Area 19.85 km² Local time Monday 9:03 AM | Region Kantō Phone number 0478(72)2111 Population 6,415 (Apr 2012) | |
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Weather 11°C, Wind NW at 14 km/h, 60% Humidity | ||
Kōzaki (神崎町, Kōzaki-machi) is a town located in Katori District, 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 was 19.85 square kilometres (7.66 sq mi).
Contents
- Map of Kozaki Katori District Chiba Prefecture Japan
- Etymology
- Geography
- Neighboring municipalities
- History
- Economy
- Railway
- Highway
- References
Map of Kozaki, Katori District, Chiba Prefecture, Japan
Etymology
The name of the town of Kōzaki in the Japanese language is formed from two kanji characters. The first, 神, means kami, the Japanese term for god, spirit, or a natural force; and the second, 崎 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
History
Kōzaki was historically part of Shimōsa Province until the formation of Chiba Prefecture at the beginning of the Meiji Period (1868 – 1912). 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, Kōzaki and Yonezawa merged.
Economy
Kōzaki is a regional commercial center with some light manufacturing industries.