Nihonmatsu, Fukushima
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| Nihonmatsu 二本松市 | |
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| City | |
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  Nihonmatsu | |
| Coordinates: 37°35′N 140°26′E / 37.583°N 140.433°ECoordinates: 37°35′N 140°26′E / 37.583°N 140.433°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Tōhoku |
| Prefecture | Fukushima Prefecture |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Keiichi Miho |
| Area | |
| • Total | 344.65 km2 (133.07 sq mi) |
| Population (May 1, 2011) | |
| • Total | 59,323 |
| • Density | 170/km2 (450/sq mi) |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) |
| Symbols | |
| - Tree | Sakura |
| - Flower | Chrysanthemum |
| - Bird | Japanese Bush-warbler |
| Address |
403-1 Kanairo, Nihonmatsu-shi, Fukushima-ken 964-8601 |
| Phone number | 0243-23-1111 |
| Website | Nihonmatsu City |
A view over a pond
Nihonmatsu (二本松市 Nihonmatsu-shi) is a city located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. The city was founded on October 1, 1958.
As of May 2011, the city has an estimated population of 59,323[1] and a population density of 170 persons per km². The total area is 344.65 km².
Geography
Nihonmatsu's Western border consists of the Adatara mountain range. The Abukuma River runs through the eastern part (formerly Towa Town), flowing from south to north.
History
- January 1, 1955 - The town of Nihonmatsu absorbed the villages of Shiozawa, Dakeshita, Sugita, Ishii and Ohdaira to create the new town of Nihonmatsu.
- October 1, 1958 - Nihonmatsu has upgraded from town to city status.
- December 1, 2005 - Nihonmatsu absorbed the towns of Adachi, Iwashiro and Tōwa (all from Adach District) to create the current and expanded city of Nihonmatsu.
Tourism
A Monument of Nihonmatsu Boys Manifestation
- Nihonmatsu Castle, historical castle ruins and parks
- Obama Castle, historical castle ruins
References
- ↑ "Estimated population May 1, 2011". Official Fukushima Prefecture website. Retrieved 29 July 2011.(Japanese)
External links
Media related to Nihonmatsu, Fukushima at Wikimedia Commons
- Nihonmatsu City official website (Japanese)
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