Mashiki
益城町 | |
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Coordinates: 32°47′N 130°48′E / 32.783°N 130.800°E | |
Country | Japan |
Region | Kyushu |
Prefecture | Kumamoto |
District | Kamimashiki |
Government | |
• Mayor | Hironori Nishimura |
Area | |
• Total | 65.68 km2 (25.36 sq mi) |
Population (August 31, 2024) | |
• Total | 34,118 |
• Density | 520/km2 (1,300/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+09:00 (JST) |
City hall address | 702 Miyazono, Mashiki-machi, Kamimashiki-gun, Kumamoto-ken 861-2295 |
Climate | Cfa |
Website | Official website |
Symbols | |
Bird | Japanese Bush Warbler |
Flower | Prunus mume |
Tree | Podocarpaceae |
Mashiki (益城町, Mashiki-machi) is a town located in Kamimashiki District, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 August 2024[update], the town had an estimated population of 34,118 in 14750 households, and a population density of 520 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 65.68 km2 (25.36 sq mi). Kumamoto Airport is located in Mashiki.