| Former municipality | |
| Since | March 20, 2006 |
| Currently part of | Minamibōsō |
Tomiura's location in Chiba, Japan. |
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| Location | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Kantō region |
| Prefecture | Chiba |
| District | Awa District, |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Area | 25.69 km² |
| Population (as of March 20, 2006) | |
| Total | 5,689 |
| Density | 221/km² |
| Symbols | |
| Tree | Loquat |
| Flower | Brassica napus |
Tomiura (富浦町 Tomiura-chō) is a former town located in Awa District, Chiba, Japan. As of March 20, 2006, the town had an estimated population of 5,698 and a density of 221 persons per km². The total area was 25.69 km².
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Tomiura was located at the southwest end of Chiba Prefecture, facing the entrance to Tokyo Bay on the Pacific Ocean. The town had a temperate maritime climate with hot, humid summers and mild, cool winters.
Tomiura Village was created on April 1, 1889 within Hei District, which became part of Awa District from April 1, 1897. Tomiura became a town on April 11, 1933. On March 31, 1955, Tomiura absorbed the neighboring village of Yatsuka. On March 20, 2006 Tomiura was merged with the neighboring towns of Chikura, Maruyama, Shirahama, Tomiyama and Wada, and the village of Miyoshi, all within Awa District, to form the new city of Minamibōsō.
The economy of Tomiua was largely based on commercial fishing, horticulture (primarily loquats, and summer tourism.