Chikura, Chiba

Chikura
千倉町
Former municipality
Location of Chikura in Chiba Prefecture
Location of Chikura in Chiba Prefecture
Chikura is located in Japan
Chikura
Chikura
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 34°57′N 139°57′E / 34.950°N 139.950°E / 34.950; 139.950
CountryJapan
RegionKantō
PrefectureChiba Prefecture
DistrictAwa
MergedMarch 20, 2006
(now part of Minamibōsō)
Area
 • Total34.64 km2 (13.37 sq mi)
Population
 (October 1, 2004)
 • Total12,527
 • Density342/km2 (890/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+09:00 (JST)
Symbols
FlowerPrunus mume

Chikura (千倉町, Chikura-machi) was a town located in Awa District, Chiba Prefecture, Japan.

As of October 1, 2004, the town had an estimated population of 12,527 and a density of 342 persons per km2. The total area was 36.64 km2.