Mashiki, Administrative town in Kamimashiki district, Japan
Located in eastern Kumamoto Prefecture, Mashiki spans 65.68 square kilometers with a population density of 520 persons per square kilometer.
Following the establishment of modern municipality systems in 1889, Kiyama town and several villages merged to form Mashiki Town on April 1, 1954.
The town maintains traditional Japanese community structures through its mayor-council government system, with 18 members representing local interests.
Mashiki houses Kumamoto Airport and connects to major transportation routes including the Kyushu Expressway and National Route 443.
The town experienced two significant earthquakes in 2016, reaching Shindo 7 intensity, which led to substantial structural changes in the region.
Location: Kumamoto Prefecture
Location: Kamimashiki district
Inception: April 1, 1954
Website: https://www.town.mashiki.lg.jp/
Shares border with: Kumamoto, Mifune, Kashima, Ozu, Kikuyo, Nishihara
Website: https://town.mashiki.lg.jp
GPS coordinates: 32.80061,130.81697
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:20
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