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Matsue
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Matsue (Japanese: 松江市, Hepburn: Matsue-shi) is the capital city of Shimane Prefecture, Japan, located in the Chūgoku region of Honshu.[1][2] As of 31 March 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 196,748 in 91287 households and a population density of 340 persons per km².[3] The total area of the city is 572.99 square kilometres (221.23 sq mi). Matsue is home to the Tokugawa-era Matsue Castle, one of the last surviving feudal castles in Japan.
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Matsue
松江市 | |
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![]() From top left: Kumano Taisha, Yaegaki Shrine, Miho Shrine, Matsue Castle, Lake Shinji (Yomegashima), Tamatsukuri hot springs, Mihonoseki Lighthouse, Night view of Matsue | |
![]() Location of Matsue in Shimane Prefecture | |
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Coordinates: 35°28′05″N 133°02′55″E | |
Country | Japan |
Region | Chūgoku (San'in) |
Prefecture | Shimane |
Government | |
• Mayor | Uesada Akihito (since April 2021) (Ind.) |
Area | |
• Total | 572.99 km2 (221.23 sq mi) |
Population (March 31, 2023) | |
• Total | 196,748 |
• Density | 340/km2 (890/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+09:00 (JST) |
City hall address | 86 Suetsugu, Matsue-shi, Shimane-ken 690-8540 |
Climate | Cfa |
Website | Official website |
Symbols | |
Flower | Camellia, Peony |
Tree | Pinus, Cherry blossom |
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