Chōshi, Chiba

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Chōshi 銚子市
Chōshi's location in Chiba, Japan.
Chōshi, Chiba
Chōshi's location in Japan.
Location
Country	Japan
Region	Kantō
Prefecture	Chiba
Physical characteristics
Area	83.91 km2 (32.40 sq mi)
Population (as of January 2008)
Total	72,348
Density	862 /km2 (2,233 /sq mi)
Location	35°44′N 140°50′E / 35.733°N 140.833°E / 35.733; 140.833Coordinates: 35°44′N 140°50′E / 35.733°N 140.833°E / 35.733; 140.833
Symbols
Tree	Sazanka
Flower	Ōmatsuyoigusa (Oenothera erythrosepala)
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Chōshi Government Office
Mayor	Masakuni Nohira
Address	1-1 Wakamiyachō, Chōshi-shi, Chiba-ken 288-8601
Phone number	0479-24-8181
Official website: Chōshi City

Inubōsaki Light (situated on Cape Inubōsaki)

Chōshi (銚子市, Chōshi-shi^?) is a city located on the Pacific Ocean in Chiba, Japan. It is the easternmost city in the Greater Tokyo Area.

As of 2008, the city has an estimated population of 72,348 and the density of 862 persons per km². The total area is 83.91 km².

The city was founded on February 11, 1933.

[edit] Transportation

Choshi Station is the eastern terminus of the Sobu Main Line to Chiba City and Tokyo. The Choshi Electric Railway Line connects Choshi Station to Tokawa Station at the city's southeastern edge.

[edit] Tourist attractions

Choshi is home to Inubohsaki lighthouse, completed in 1874 by Scotsman Richard Henry Brunton.

[edit] External links

• Choshi official website in Japanese

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