Awa Province, Historical province in southern Chiba Prefecture, Japan
Located at the southern end of the Bōsō Peninsula, Awa Province extended across fertile lands bordered by the Pacific Ocean and Tokyo Bay.
The province gained independence from Kazusa Province in 718 CE, marking the beginning of its role as a distinct administrative region in early Japanese governance.
The province maintained strong connections to maritime traditions, providing valuable seafood resources to the Imperial Court during the Nara period.
The territory of former Awa Province now forms part of Chiba Prefecture, with its districts consolidated into a single administrative unit in 1897.
The region generated 95,736 koku of assessed revenue during the Edo period through its combination of agricultural production and maritime resources.
Location: Tōkaidō
Inception: June 4, 0718
Part of: Bōsō
Shares border with: Kazusa Province
GPS coordinates: 35.17472,140.01694
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:14
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