Tachikawa, Tokyo

Tachikawa (立川市, Tachikawa-shi) is a city located in the western portion of Tokyo Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2021, the city had an estimated population of 184,383 in 93,428 households, and a population density of 7600 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 24.36 square kilometres (9.41 sq mi).

Tachikawa
立川市
Tama Intercity Monorail viewed from Green Springs
Location of Tachikawa in Tokyo
Tachikawa
 
Coordinates: 35°41′39.2″N 139°25′10.8″E
CountryJapan
RegionKantō
PrefectureTokyo
First official recorded8th century (official)
Town settledDecember 1, 1924
City settledDecember 1, 1940
Government
  MayorDaishi Sakai (from September 2023)
Area
  Total24.36 km2 (9.41 sq mi)
Population
 (March 1, 2021)
  Total184,383
  Density7,600/km2 (20,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+9 (Japan Standard Time)
Symbols 
• TreeZelkova serrata
• FlowerMagnolia kobus
Phone number042-523-2111
Address1156-9 Izumi-cho, Tachikawa-shi, Tokyo 190-8666
WebsiteOfficial website
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