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Where is Chiba, Japan?

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Chiba is a city in eastern Japan, located in Chiba Prefecture in the Kanto region on the eastern side of Honshu. It lies east of Tokyo along Tokyo Bay, south of Mito, and northeast of Kawasaki and Yokohama.

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Where is Chiba Located?

Chiba is a city in eastern Japan, located in Chiba Prefecture in the Kanto region on the eastern side of Honshu. It lies east of Tokyo along Tokyo Bay, south of Mito, and northeast of Kawasaki and Yokohama.

The city covers an area of 271.77 sq km (104.93 sq mi) and had a population of approximately 975,000 as of the 2020 census.

Chiba is known for its coastal setting and urban attractions, with places such as Chiba Port Tower, Makuhari Messe, Inage Seaside Park, Chiba Zoological Park, Aobanomori Park, and the nearby Tokyo Disney Resort.

Chiba, Japan Facts

CategoryDetails
City NameChiba
CountryJapan
PrefectureChiba
RegionKant艒 (Honshu)
EstablishedJanuary 1, 1921 (city status)
PopulationApproximately 980,000 (latest estimate)
Total Area271.77 sq km (104.93 sq mi)
Population DensityAbout 3,600 people per sq km
Coordinates35.6074掳 N, 140.1065掳 E
Time ZoneJapan Standard Time (JST, UTC+9)
Postal Codes260鈥269 range
Area Code+81 43
Major WaterwaysTokyo Bay, Hanami River
TransportationExtensive rail network including JR East lines and Keisei lines; close to Narita International Airport
Famous ForMakuhari Messe, port industry, proximity to Tokyo Disney Resort
Top AttractionsChiba Port Tower, Makuhari Messe, Inage Seaside Park, Chiba Zoological Park
Official Websitehttps://www.city.chiba.jp

Distance from Chiba to Major Cities in Japan

  • Chiba to Tokyo 鈥 40 km (25 miles)
  • Chiba to Yokohama 鈥 60 km (37 miles)
  • Chiba to Kawasaki 鈥 55 km (34 miles)
  • Chiba to Saitama 鈥 70 km (43 miles)
  • Chiba to Mito 鈥 110 km (68 miles)
  • Chiba to Utsunomiya 鈥 130 km (81 miles)
  • Chiba to Maebashi 鈥 150 km (93 miles)
  • Chiba to Shizuoka 鈥 180 km (112 miles)
  • Chiba to Nagoya 鈥 360 km (224 miles)
  • Chiba to Kyoto 鈥 500 km (311 miles)
  • Chiba to Osaka 鈥 520 km (323 miles)
  • Chiba to Kobe 鈥 540 km (335 miles)
  • Chiba to Nara 鈥 510 km (317 miles)
  • Chiba to Niigata 鈥 350 km (217 miles)
  • Chiba to Nagano 鈥 280 km (174 miles)
  • Chiba to Kanazawa 鈥 450 km (280 miles)
  • Chiba to Sendai 鈥 350 km (217 miles)
  • Chiba to Fukushima 鈥 280 km (174 miles)
  • Chiba to Hiroshima 鈥 850 km (528 miles)
  • Chiba to Fukuoka 鈥 1,100 km (684 miles)