Masuda, Shimane

Masuda
益田市
City

Masuda station

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Location of Masuda in Shimane Prefecture
Masuda

Location in Japan

Coordinates: 34°40′N 131°51′E / 34.667°N 131.850°E / 34.667; 131.850Coordinates: 34°40′N 131°51′E / 34.667°N 131.850°E / 34.667; 131.850
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 Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
City hall address 1-1, Tokiwa-chō, Masuda-shi, Shimane-ken
698-8650
Website www.city.masuda.lg.jp

Masuda (益田市, Masuda-shi) is a city located in Shimane Prefecture, Japan. The city was founded on August 1, 1952.

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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