Nosaka, Chiba

Nosaka, Chiba
Nozaka
野栄町
Former municipality
Since January 23, 2006
Currently part of part of Sōsa
Location of Nozaka
Nozaka's location in Chiba, Japan.
Location
Country Japan
Region Kantō region
Prefecture Chiba
District Sōsa
Physical characteristics
Area 21.03 km²
Population (as of September 30, 2005)
     Total 9,894
     Density 460/km²
Symbols
Tree Pinus thunbergii
Flower Camellia sasanqua


Nosaka (野栄町 Nosaka-machi?) was a town located in Sōsa District Chiba Prefecture, Japan.

Noda and Sakae villages were established on April 1, 1889 within Sōsa District, Chiba. The two villages merged on July 17, 1954 to form Nosaka Town. On January 23, 2006 Nozaka merged with the neighboring city of Yōkaichiba, to form the new city of Sōsa.

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