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Chōshi, Chiba

 
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Chōshi
銚子市

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Location of Chōshi in Chiba
Chōshi is located in Japan
Chōshi
Coordinates: 35°44′N 140°50′E / 35.733°N 140.833°E / 35.733; 140.833
Country Japan
Region Kantō
Prefecture Chiba
Government
 - Mayor Masakuni Nohira
Area
 - Total 83.91 km2 (32.4 sq mi)
Population
(January 2008)
72,348
 - Density 862/km2 (2,232.6/sq mi)
City Symbols
 - Tree Sazanka
 - Flower Ōmatsuyoigusa (Oenothera erythrosepala)
Website Chōshi City
Phone number 0479-24-8181
Address

1-1 Wakamiyachō, Chōshi-shi, Chiba-ken
288-8601

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.

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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.

Tourist attractions

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

Sister cities

Choshi has two sister cities:[1]

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