Zama (座間市, Zama-shi) is a city located in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 June 2021, the city had an estimated population of 130,667 and a population density of 7,400 persons per km². The total area of the city is 17.58 square kilometres (6.79 sq mi)
The city hosts the United States Army Camp Zama base.


Zama is located on the alluvial plain of the Sagami River, approximately 50 kilometers south-west of Tokyo. The area has a mild climate with hot, humid summers and cool winters.
The area around present day Zama was part of ancient Musashi Province. During the Kamakura period in late 12th century, it came under control by Imagawa clan who ruled Suruga Province from their base at Sunpu Castle (in what is now Shizuoka Prefecture).

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