Maruyama, Chiba

Maruyama, Chiba
Maruyama
丸山町
Former municipality
Since March 20, 2006
Currently part of Minamibōsō
Location of Maruyama
Maruyama's location in Chiba, Japan.
Location
Country Japan
Region Kantō region
Prefecture Chiba
District Awa District,
Physical characteristics
Area 44.11 km²
Population (as of August 1, 2004)
     Total 5,780
     Density 131/km²
Symbols
Tree Hinoki
Flower Rosemary
Bird Japanese White-eye


Maruyama (丸山町 Maruyama-chō?) is a former town located in Awa District, Chiba, Japan. As of August 1, 2004, the town had an estimated population of 5,780 and a density of 131 persons per km². The total area was 44.11 km².

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Geography

Maruyama was located at the southeast end of Chiba Prefecture, in an inland area of the southern Bōsō Peninsula, with a small shoreline facing the Pacific Ocean. The town had a temperate maritime climate with hot, humid summers and mild, cool winters.

History

Maruyama Town was created on March 15, 1955 from the merger of former Maru Village, Toyota Village and a portion of Chikura Town. It expanded on September 1, 1956 through the annexation of a portion of former Minamihara Village. On March 20, 2006 Maruyama was merged with the neighboring towns of Chikura, Wada, Shirahama, Tomiyama and Tomiura, and the village of Miyoshi, all within Awa District, to form the new city of Minamibōsō.

Economy

The economy of Maruyama was largely based on horticulture (primarily herbs and flowers), and summer tourism.

Transportation

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Coordinates: 35°01′59″N 139°58′22″E / 35.03306°N 139.97278°E / 35.03306; 139.97278

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