Masuda, Shimane
Masuda (益田市, Masuda-shi) is a city located in Shimane Prefecture, Japan. The city was founded on August 1, 1952.
Masuda 益田市 | |
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 Masuda City Hall | |
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 Location of Masuda in Shimane Prefecture | |
  Masuda Location in Japan | |
| Coordinates: 34°40′N 131°51′E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Chūgoku (San'in) |
| Prefecture | Shimane Prefecture |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Shintaro Fukuhara (since August 2008) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 733.16 km2 (283.07 sq mi) |
| Population (March 1, 2017) | |
| • Total | 46,892 |
| • Density | 64/km2 (170/sq mi) |
| Symbols | |
| • Tree | Keyaki |
| • Flower | Narcissus |
| Time zone | UTC+9 (JST) |
| City hall address | 1-1, Tokiwa-chō, Masuda-shi, Shimane-ken 698-8650 |
| Website | www |
As of December 2019, the city has a population of 46,209.
As of March 2017, the city has a population of 46,892 and a population density of 64 persons per km². The total area is 733.16 km².
At the end of September 2010, the city had a population of 51,118. At the end of August 2009, the city had a population of 51,599. At the end of September 2008, the city had a population of 52,022.
On November 1, 2004, the towns of Mito and Hikimi (both from Mino District) were merged into Masuda. Therefore, Mino District was dissolved as a result of this merger.
Iwami Airport is located in Masuda.
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External links
- Masuda City official website (in Japanese)
- Masuda City official website (in English)
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