Mashiki, Kumamoto
| Mashiki 益城町 | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
 Location of Mashiki in Kumamoto Prefecture | |
  Mashiki Location in Japan | |
| Coordinates: 32°47′N 130°48′E / 32.783°N 130.800°ECoordinates: 32°47′N 130°48′E / 32.783°N 130.800°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Kyushu |
| Prefecture | Kumamoto Prefecture |
| District | Kamimashiki |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Kōzaburou Suminaga |
| Area | |
| • Total | 65.67 km2 (25.36 sq mi) |
| Population (2003) | |
| • Total | 32,600 |
| • Density | 500/km2 (1,300/sq mi) |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) |
| Website |
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Mashiki (益城町 Mashiki-machi) is a town located in Kamimashiki District, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan.
As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 32,600 and a density of 496.42 persons per km². The total area is 65.67 km².
Kumamoto Airport is located in Mashiki.
Kumamoto Airport is located in the town.
Mashiki was near the epicenter of the 2016 Kumamoto earthquake, leading to fire and rubble killing at least 40 people
External links
Media related to Mashiki, Kumamoto at Wikimedia Commons- Mashiki official website (Japanese)
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