Tomisato, Chiba
| Tomisato 冨里市 |
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| Coordinates: 35°42′N 140°34′E / 35.7°N 140.567°ECoordinates: 35°42′N 140°34′E / 35.7°N 140.567°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Kantō |
| Prefecture | Chiba |
| Area | |
| • Total | 53.91 km2 (20.8 sq mi) |
| Population (February 2011) | |
| • Total | 50,886 |
| • Density | 944/km2 (2,444.9/sq mi) |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) |
| City Symbols | |
| -Tree | Sakura |
| - Flower | Salvia splendens |
| Phone number | 0476-93-1111 |
| Address | 652-1 Nanaei Tomisato-shi, Chiba-ken 285-8510 |
| Website | City of Tomisato |
Tomisato (富里市 Tomisato-shi) is a city located in northeastern Chiba Prefecture, Japan. As of February 2011, the town had an estimated population of 50,886 and a population density of 944 persons per km². The total area was 53.91 km².
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[edit] Geography
Tomisato is located in northern Chiba Prefecture, very close to Narita Airport.
[edit] Neighboring municipalities
[edit] History
Tomisato Village was founded on April 1, 1889 within Inba District, Chiba Prefecture. On April 1, 1985 is was elevated to town status, and became a city on April 1, 2002.
[edit] Economy
Tomisato is a regional commercial center whose economy is primarily agricultural. The main crops are rice and watermelons. Traditionally, the area was known for horse ranching. The city is also a bedroom community for workers at Narita Airport.
[edit] Transportation
[edit] Railway
Tomisato is not currently served by railway. The Narita Railway Company’s Yachimata Line operated from 1914-1940.
[edit] Highway
[edit] External links
- City of Tomisato official website in Japanese
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