Mashiki, Kumamoto
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Mashiki (益城町, Mashiki-machi) is a town located in Kamimashiki District, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. As of January 2024, the town has an estimated population of 34,085[1] and a density of 520 persons per km2. The total area is 65.67 km2.
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Mashiki
益城町 | |
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Town | |
Coordinates: 32°47′N 130°48′E | |
Country | Japan |
Region | Kyushu |
Prefecture | Kumamoto Prefecture |
District | Kamimashiki |
Government | |
• Mayor | Kōzaburou Suminaga |
Area | |
• Total | 65.67 km2 (25.36 sq mi) |
Population (January 31, 2024) | |
• Total | 34,085 |
• Density | 520/km2 (1,300/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+09:00 (JST) |
Climate | Cfa |
Website | www |
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Kumamoto Airport is located in Mashiki.
Mashiki was near the epicenter of the 2016 Kumamoto earthquakes reporting a Shindo 7 (highest possible level) intensity in the primary foreshock on April 14 and the mainshock on April 16, leading to fire and rubble killing at least 40 people.