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" redirects here. For other uses, see Masuda (disambiguation).
Masuda

益田市
City
Masuda City Hall
Flag
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Location of Masuda in Shimane Prefecture
Masuda
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 34°40′N 131°51′E
CountryJapan
RegionChūgoku (San'in)
PrefectureShimane Prefecture
Government
 • MayorShintaro Fukuhara (since August 2008)
Area
 • Total733.16 km2 (283.07 sq mi)
Population
 (March 1, 2017)
 • Total46,892
 • Density64/km2 (170/sq mi)
Symbols
 • TreeKeyaki
 • FlowerNarcissus
Time zoneUTC+9 (JST)
City hall address1-1, Tokiwa-chō, Masuda-shi, Shimane-ken
698-8650
Websitewww.city.masuda.lg.jp

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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