- Motono, Chiba
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Motono
本埜村Former municipality Since March 23, 2010 Currently part of part of Inzai 
Motono's location in Chiba, Japan.Location Country Japan Region Kantō region Prefecture Chiba District Inba District Physical characteristics Area 23.72 km² Population (as of November 1, 2005) Total 9,055 Density 382/km² Symbols Tree Osmanthus Flower Broccolini, Narcissus Bird Swan, Japanese White-eye Motono (本埜村 Motono-mura) was a village located in Inba District, Chiba, Japan.
Motono Village was created on April 1, 1914 through the merger of Hongo and Yawara Villages. The development of Chiba New Town greatly accelerated the development of the village, which became a bedroom community for Chiba. As of February 2011, the village had an estimated population of 9,055 and a density of 382 persons per km². The total area was 23.72 km².
On March 23, 2010, Motono, along with the old city of Inzai and the village of Inba, also from Inba District, merged to form the new city of Inzai.
External links
- Motono official website in Japanese
- Motono official website in English
former Motono Village Hall
Coordinates: 35°49′N 140°12′E / 35.817°N 140.2°E
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