Matsumae, Hokkaidō

Matsumae, Hokkaidō
Matsumae
松前町
—  Town  —
Japanese transcription(s)
 – Hepburn romanization Matsumae-chō
Matsumae Castle (July 2004)
The location of Matsumae in Oshima Subprefecture.
Location of Matsumae in Hokkaidō
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 Hokkaidō
Subprefecture Oshima
District Matsumae
Government
 – Mayor (町長 chōchō?) Kazuo Maeda (一男 前田?)
Area
 – Total 293.11 km2 (113.2 sq mi)
Population (2009-03-31)
 – Total 9,568
 – Density 32.6/km2 (84.5/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).

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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.

External links

Media related to Matsumae, Hokkaidō at Wikimedia Commons

References

  1. ^ "gotyuuikudasai" (in Japanese). 松前町役場. http://www.e-matsumae.com/ohshima/gotyuuikudasai.htm. Retrieved 30 June 2010. 

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