Matsumae, Hokkaido

This article is about the town. For the district, see Matsumae District, Hokkaido.
Matsumae
松前町
Town
Japanese transcription(s)
  Hepburn romanization Matsumae-chō

Matsumae Castle (July 2004)

The location of Matsumae in Oshima Subprefecture.
Matsumae

Location of Matsumae in Japan

Coordinates: 41°26′N 140°7′E / 41.433°N 140.117°E / 41.433; 140.117Coordinates: 41°26′N 140°7′E / 41.433°N 140.117°E / 41.433; 140.117
Country Japan
Prefecture Hokkaido
Subprefecture Oshima Subprefecture
District Matsumae
Government
  Mayor (町長 chōchō) Hideo Ishiyama (石山 英雄)
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 Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. The former home of the Matsumae Han, it has an Edo period castle, Matsumae Castle, the only one in Hokkaido, 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.

History

Education

High school

Sister cities

References

External links

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