Chōshi

Chōshi (銚子市, Chōshi-shi) is a city located in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 December 2020, the city had an estimated population of 59,174 in 27,160 households and a population density of 700 inhabitants per square kilometre (1,800/sq mi). The total area of the city is 84.19 km2 (32.5 sq mi).

Chōshi
銚子市
Chōshi Fishing PortInubōsaki Lighthouse
Yamasa Soy SauceChōshi Port Tower
Inuboh Station
ByōbugauraChōshi Public Hall
Location of Chōshi in Chiba Prefecture
Chōshi
 
Coordinates: 35°44′4.7″N 140°49′36.4″E
CountryJapan
RegionKanto
PrefectureChiba
First official recorded728 AD
City establishedFebruary 11, 1933
Government
  MayorShinichi Koshikawa (since 17 May 2013)
Area
  Total84.19 km2 (32.51 sq mi)
Population
 (December 1, 2020)
  Total59,174
  Density700/km2 (1,800/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+9 (Japan Standard Time)
Phone number0479-24-8181
Address1-1 Wakamiyachō, Chōshi-shi, Chiba-ken 288-8601
ClimateCfa
WebsiteOfficial website
Symbols
FishSardine
FlowerŌmatsuyoigusa (Oenothera erythrosepala)
TreeSazanka
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