Shirahama, Chiba

Shirahama
白浜町
Former municipality
Location of Shirahama in Chiba Prefecture
Location of Shirahama in Chiba Prefecture
Shirahama is located in Japan
Shirahama
Shirahama
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 34°54′30″N 139°53′57″E / 34.9082°N 139.8993°E / 34.9082; 139.8993
CountryJapan
RegionKantō
PrefectureChiba Prefecture
DistrictAwa
MergedMarch 20, 2006
(now part of Minamibōsō)
Area
 • Total17.07 km2 (6.59 sq mi)
Population
 (October 1, 2004)
 • Total6,027
 • Density353/km2 (910/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+09:00 (JST)
Symbols
FlowerCrinum asiaticum
TreeCamellia

Shirahama (白浜町, Shirahama-chō) was a town located in Awa District, Chiba Prefecture, Japan.

As of October 1, 2004, the town had an estimated population of 6,027 and a density of 353 persons per km2. The total area was 17.07 km2.