| Katsuura 勝浦 |
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| 勝浦市 · Katsuura City | |
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| Country | Japan |
| Region | Kantō |
| Prefecture | Chiba |
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| • Total | 94.20 km2 (36.4 sq mi) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 20,570 |
| • Density | 218/km2 (564.6/sq mi) |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) |
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| - Tree | Ajisai |
| Phone number | 0470-73-1211 |
| Address | Chiba-ken, Katsuura-shi, Shingu 1343-1 299-5292 |
| Website | Katsuura City |
Katsuura (勝浦市 Katsuura-shi) is a city located in southern part of Chiba Prefecture, Japan. Katsuura city is famous for Katsuura Fishing Port, which features one of the top three largest morning markets in Japan.[1] As of February 2010, the city has an estimated population of 20,570 and the density of 218 persons per km². The total area is 94.20 km².
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Katsuura is located on the east coast of southern Chiba Prefecture in the approximate center of the Bōsō Peninsula. It is bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the east, and enjoys a temperate martime climate, with short, cool winters and hot, humid summers due to the effects of the Kuroshio Current offshore. Cape Hachiman juts prominently into the Pacific Ocean and is features lush sub-tropical vegetation. [2] The area is noted for its rolling, sandy hills. Parts of the city are within the Minami Bōsō Quasi-National Park.
The area around Katsuura was part of Isumi District of former Kazusa Province. During the Edo period, most of the area was tenryō under direct control of the Tokugawa shogunate and administered by hatamoto retainers. Katsuura Village was founded on April 1, 1889. The name is said to be originated from a location of the same name in the Kii Peninsula. It was elevated to town status on March 12, 1890. On April 1, 1937, it expanded through annexation of neighboring Toyohama Village. On February 11, 1955, it expanded further through merger with the neighboring town of Okitsu and the villages of Ueno and Sono. Katsuura was elevated to city status on October 1, 1958.
The economy of Katsuura is dominated by tourism, including watersports, golfing and other leisure activities. Commercial fishing and small scale agriculture remain important sectors of the local economy. Industries include food processing and sake brewing.
There are 7 elementary schools, 3 junior high schools, and one high school. In addition Katsuura city is the home of The Museum of the Sea (海の博物館).
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