Tomiura (富浦町, Tomiura-chō) was a town located in Awa District, Chiba Prefecture, Japan.
Tomiura
富浦町 | |
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Former municipality | |
 Location of Tomiura in Chiba Prefecture | |
  Tomiura Location in Japan | |
| Coordinates: 35°02′N 139°50′E / 35.033°N 139.833°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Kantō |
| Prefecture | Chiba Prefecture |
| District | Awa |
| Merged | March 20, 2006 (now part of Minamibōsō) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 25.69 km2 (9.92 sq mi) |
| Population (March 20, 2006) | |
| • Total | 5,689 |
| • Density | 221/km2 (570/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+09:00 (JST) |
| Symbols | |
| Flower | Brassica napus |
| Tree | Loquat |
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 edit
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 edit
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 edit
The economy of Tomiua was largely based on commercial fishing, horticulture (primarily loquats, and summer tourism.
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External links edit
- Minamibōsō official website (in Japanese)
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