Chōsei

Chōsei (長生村, Chōsei-mura) is a village located in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. As of 2010, the village had an estimated population of 14,681, and a population density of 518 persons per km². The total area is 28.32 km².

This article is about a village in Japan. For the surrounding district, see Chōsei District.
Chōsei

長生村
Village
Chōsei Village hall
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Location of Chōsei in Chiba Prefecture
Chōsei
 
Coordinates: 35°25′N 140°21′E
CountryJapan
RegionKantō
PrefectureChiba Prefecture
DistrictChōsei
Area
 • Total28.32 km2 (10.93 sq mi)
Population
 (April 2012)
 • Total14,681
 • Density518/km2 (1,340/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+9 (Japan Standard Time)
- TreePodocarpaceae
- FlowerCalystegia soldanella
Phone number0475-32-2111
Address1-77 Hongo, Chōsei-mura, Chōsei-gun, Chiba-ken 299-4394
Websitehttp://www.vill.chosei.chiba.jp/

Geography

Chōsei is located on the Pacific coast of central Bōsō Peninsula, encompassing the area of the popular Kujukuri Beach. The area has a warm maritime climate with hot summers and mild winters. The Ichinomiya River empties into the Pacific Ocean at Kujukuri Beach in Chōsei.

Neighboring municipalities

History

Chōsei Village was created on November 3, 1953 from the merger of the hamlets of Hitotsumatsu, Yatsumi and Takane. Some minor territorial adjustments were made with neighboring Ichinomiya in 1954 and 1955.

Economy

The primary industry of Chōsei is small-scale horticulture, and the growing of fruits.

Education

Within the village, there is a junior high school (Chosei Junior High School) and 3 elementary schools (Yatsumi Elementary School, Takane Elementary School and Hitotsumatsu Elementary School). The village participates in the Japan Exchange and Teaching Programme (JET) and as of 2007, has employed 6 Assistant Language Teachers - 4 American, 1 British, and 1 New Zealander.

Transportation

Railway

Highway
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