Tama, Tokyo


Tama is a city located in the western portion of Tokyo Metropolis, Japan., the city had an estimated population of 147,953, and a population density of 7040 persons per km². Its total area is.

Geography

Tama is located in the foothills of the Okutama Mountains of southwestern Tokyo, known as Tama Hills, which spans Tokyo and Kanagawa Prefecture. The entire region is historically referred to as Tama; therefore there are many place names scattered throughout the area with references to the name "Tama" which are not within the city limits. The Tama River marks the city's northern boundary, and Kanagawa Prefecture is to the south. Its southern half forms part of the Tama New Town project, Japan's largest residential development, constructed in the 1970s.

Surrounding municipalities

Several companies have their headquarters in the city:

Universities and colleges

Railway

Tama is not served by any national expressways or national highways

Military facilities