Yachiyo, Chiba

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Yachiyo
八千代市
Location of Yachiyo
Yachiyo's location in Chiba, Japan.
Location
Country Japan
Region Kantō
Prefecture Chiba
Physical characteristics
Area 51.27 km² (19.80 sq mi)
Population (as of April 2008)
     Total 185,035
     Density 3,610 /km² (9,350 /sq mi)
Location 35°43′N, 140°6′E
Symbols
Tree Azalea
Flower Rose
Symbol of Yachiyo
Flag
Yachiyo Government Office
Mayor Toshirō Toyoda
Address 276-8501
312-5, Ōwadashinden, Yachiyo-shi, Chiba-ken
Phone number 047-483-1151
Official website: City of Yachiyo

Yachiyo (八千代市 Yachiyo-shi?) is a city located in Chiba, Japan.

As of April 2008, the city has an estimated population of 185,035 and the density of 3,610 persons per km². The total area is 51.27 km².

The city has several railway stations, including Keisei Yachiyodai on the Keisei Main Line from Narita Airport to Ueno, Yachiyo Chūō and Yachiyo Midorigaoka stations.

It is the sister city of Tyler, Texas, United States.

The city was founded on January 1, 1967.

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  See also: Towns and villages by district edit