Tomiura, Chiba

Tomiura (富浦町, Tomiura-chō) was a town located in Awa District, Chiba Prefecture, Japan.

Tomiura

富浦町
Former municipality
Location of Tomiura in Chiba Prefecture
Tomiura
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 35°02′N 139°50′E
CountryJapan
RegionKantō
PrefectureChiba Prefecture
DistrictAwa
MergedMarch 20, 2006
(now part of Minamibōsō)
Area
  Total25.69 km2 (9.92 sq mi)
Population
 (March 20, 2006)
  Total5,689
  Density221/km2 (570/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+09:00 (JST)
Symbols
FlowerBrassica napus
TreeLoquat

As of March 20, 2006, the town had an estimated population of 5,698 and a density of 221 persons per km². The total area was 25.69 km².

Geography

Tomiura was located at the southwest end of Chiba Prefecture, facing the entrance to Tokyo Bay on the Pacific Ocean. The town had a temperate maritime climate with hot, humid summers and mild, cool winters.

History

Tomiura Village was created on April 1, 1889 within Hei District, which became part of Awa District from April 1, 1897. Tomiura became a town on April 11, 1933. On March 31, 1955, Tomiura absorbed the neighboring village of Yatsuka.

On March 20, 2006, Tomiura, along with the towns of Chikura, Maruyama, Shirahama, Tomiyama and Wada, and the village of Miyoshi (all from Awa District), was merged to create the city of Minamibōsō.

Economy

The economy of Tomiua was largely based on commercial fishing, horticulture (primarily loquats, and summer tourism.

Transportation

Highway

Railway

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