Yachiyo 八千代

Yachiyo 八千代市 is a city located in Chiba, Japan.

As of 2003, the city has an estimated population of 176,637 and the density of 3,445.23 persons per km&sup2. The total area is 51.27 km².

The city has several railway stations, including Keisei Yachiyodai on the Keisei Main Line from Narita Airport to Ueno, Yachiyo Chuo and Yachiyo Midorigaoka stations.

It is the sister city of Tyler, Texas, USA.

The city was founded on January 1, 1967.