Matsumae, Hokkaido
| Matsumae 松前町 |
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| Japanese transcription(s) | |
| • Hepburn romanization | Matsumae-chō |
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 Matsumae
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| Coordinates: 41°26′N 140°7′E / 41.433°N 140.117°ECoordinates: 41°26′N 140°7′E / 41.433°N 140.117°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Prefecture | Hokkaidō |
| Subprefecture | Oshima |
| District | Matsumae |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (町長 chōchō) | Kazuo Maeda (一男 前田) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 293.11 km2 (113.17 sq mi) |
| Population (2009-03-31) | |
| • Total | 9,568 |
| • Density | 33/km2 (85/sq mi) |
| Post code | 049-1592 |
| Area code(s) | 0139 |
| Official Tree | Pine |
| Official Flower | Cherry blossom |
| Government Office Address | Aza Fukiyama 248, Matsumae-chō, Matsumae-gun, Hokkaidō 049-1592 |
| Government Office Telephone | 0139-42-2275 |
| Community Identification Number | 01331-5 |
| Website | http://www.e-matsumae.com |
Matsumae (松前町 Matsumae-chō) is a town located in Matsumae District, Oshima, Hokkaidō, Japan. The former home of the Matsumae Han, it has an Edo period castle, Matsumae Castle, the only one in Hokkaidō, and Ryūun-in.
The total area of the town is 293.11 square kilometres (113.17 sq mi).
Geography
The town is located on the southern end of the Matsumae Peninsula. In addition the town governs the two islands in the Tsugaru Strait, Oshima and Kojima.[1]
Demographics
On March 31, 2009, the town had an estimated population of 9,568 and a density of 32.6 persons per km².
In 2008, the town had an estimated population of 9,967 and a density of 33.84 persons per km².
As of September 2012, the town has an estimated population of 8,813 and a density of 30.1 persons per km².
External links
Media related to Matsumae, Hokkaidō at Wikimedia Commons
- Official website in Japanese
