Tomisato


Tomisato is a city located in Chiba Prefecture, Japan.
As of April 2012, the city has an estimated population of 50,183, and a population density of 931 persons per km2. The total area is 53.91 km2.

Geography

Tomisato is located in northern Chiba Prefecture, very close to Narita Airport.

Neighboring municipalities

Tomisato Village was founded on April 1, 1889 within Inba District, Chiba Prefecture. On April 1, 1985 it was elevated to town status, and later was elevated to city status on April 1, 2002.

Economy

Tomisato is a regional commercial center whose economy is primarily agricultural. The main crops are rice and watermelons. Traditionally, the area was known for horse ranching. The city is also a bedroom community for workers at Narita Airport.

Transportation

Railway

Tomisato itself is not currently served by railway. The Narita Railway Company's Yachimata Line operated from 1914–1940. However, Narita Station and Keisei Narita Station in central Narita are both adjacent the Tomisato border.

Highway