Kōzaki


Kōzaki is a town located in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. As of April 2012, the town had an estimated population of 6,415, and a population density of 323 persons per km2. The total area is.

Etymology

The name of the town of Kōzaki in the Japanese language is formed from two kanji characters. The first,, means kami, the Japanese term for god, spirit, or a natural force; and the second, means "cape" or "small peninsula".

Geography

Kōzaki is located in far northern Chiba Prefecture. The town faces the Tone River to the north, and sits on the lowlands of the river to the north and the Shimōsa Plateau to the south. Kōzaki is part of Ōtone Prefectural Natural Park.

Neighboring municipalities

Kōzaki was historically part of Shimōsa Province until the formation of Chiba Prefecture at the beginning of the Meiji Period. Kōzaki and Yonezawa villages were founded on April 1, 1889 within Katori District of Chiba Prefecture. Kōzaki was elevated to town status on March 12, 1890. On January 5, 1955, old Kōzaki and Yonezawa merged into new and expanded town of Kōzaki.

Economy

Kōzaki is a regional commercial center with some light manufacturing industries.

Transportation

Railway