Ichihara, Chiba

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Ichihara
市原市
Location of Ichihara
Ichihara's location in Chiba, Japan.
Location
Country Japan
Region Kantō
Prefecture Chiba
Physical characteristics
Area 368.20 km² (142.16 sq mi)
Population (as of January 2008)
     Total 280,178
     Density 761 /km² (1,971 /sq mi)
Location 35°30′N, 140°7′E
Symbols
Tree Ginkgo
Flower Cosmos
Bird Japanese Bush-warbler
Symbol of Ichihara
Flag
Ichihara Government Office
Mayor Takayoshi Sakuma
Address 290-8501
1-1-1 Kokubunjidai Chūō, Ichihara-shi, Chiba-ken
Phone number 0436-22-1111
Official website: Ichihara City

Ichihara (市原市 Ichihara-shi?) is a city located in Chiba, Japan.

As of April 2006, the city has an estimated population of 280,178[1] and the density of 761 persons per km². The total area is 368.20 km².

The city was founded on May 1, 1963. It was home to JEF United.

The city's economy is fueled by a large industrial complex overlooking Tokyo Bay. It contains several major oil refineries, power companies, and petrochemical companies[1].

Ichihara maintains a sister city relationship with Mobile, Alabama, USA.

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Cities
Abiko | Asahi | Chiba (capital) | Chōshi | Funabashi | Futtsu | Ichihara | Ichikawa | Inzai | Isumi | Kamagaya | Kamogawa | Kashiwa | Katori | Katsuura | Kimitsu | Kisarazu | Matsudo | Minamibōsō | Mobara | Nagareyama | Narashino | Narita | Noda | Sakura | Sanmu | Shiroi | Sodegaura | Sōsa | Tateyama | Tomisato | Tōgane | Urayasu | Yachimata | Yachiyo | Yotsukaidō
Districts
Awa | Chōsei | Inba | Isumi | Katori | Sanbu
  See also: Towns and villages by district edit