Chōsei


Chōsei 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.

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

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 and 3 elementary schools. The village participates in the Japan Exchange and Teaching Programme and as of 2007, has employed 6 Assistant Language Teachers - 4 American, 1 British, and 1 New Zealander.

Transportation

Railway