title: Makuhari-nishi
text: # Makuhari-nishi
  
  Makuhari-nishi (幕張西) is a district of Mihama Ward, Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture, Japan, consisting of 1-chōme to 6-chōme. The district entirely consists of reclaimed land from Tokyo Bay. In 1-chōme to 4-chōme the newer Jūkyo-hyōji (住居表示) style is adopted, while in 5-chōme and 6-chōme the older chiban (地番) style is adopted.
  
  ## Geography
  
  The district is located on the western part of Mihama Ward.
  
  ### Surrounding districts
  
  Mihama Ward, Chiba City
  
  * Hamada
  
  Hanamigawa Ward, Chiba City
  
  * Makuharicho
  * Makuharihongo
  
  Narashino City
  
  * Kasumi
  * Sodegaura
  
  ## Demographics
  
  The population as of March 2018 is shown below.
  
  | Chōme | Population | Density $(/km^2)$ |
  | - | - | - |
  | 1-chōme | 1,490 | 9,186 |
  | 2-chōme | 1,555 | 7,889 |
  | 3-chōme | 1,627 | 12,310 |
  | 4-chōme | 1,737 | 14,630 |
  | 5-chōme | 618 | 7,943 |
  | 6-chōme | 1,072 | 4,430 |
  | Total | 8,099 | 8,709 |
  
  ## Transportation
  
  * Keiyo Road Makuhari IC
  
  ### Bus service
  
  * Keisei Bus
     * Makuhari-nishi 2-chome - Makuhari-nishi 3rd Park
     * Makuhari-nishi 2-chome - Makuhari-nishi Junior High School - Makuhari-nishi 2nd Park
     * Makuhari-nishi 2-chome - Makuhari-nishi Junior High School - Makuhari Kopo-mae - Makuhari-nishi 5-chome - Makuhari-nishi 6-chome
  
  ## Education
  
  * Chiba City Makuhari-nishi Junior High School
  * Chiba City Makuhari-nishi Elementary School
  