Matsue, Shimane
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| Matsue 松江 |
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| 松江市 · Matsue | |||
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 Matsue
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| Coordinates: 35°28′N 133°3′E / 35.467°N 133.05°ECoordinates: 35°28′N 133°3′E / 35.467°N 133.05°E | |||
| Country | Japan | ||
| Region | Chūgoku | ||
| Prefecture | Shimane | ||
| Government | |||
| • Mayor | Masataka Matsuura (since June 2000) | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 530.21 km2 (204.72 sq mi) | ||
| Population (April 30, 2011) | |||
| • Total | 191,852 | ||
| • Density | 361.84/km2 (937.2/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | ||
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| - Tree | Pinus, Cherry blossom | ||
| - Flower | Camellia, Phony | ||
| Phone number | 0852-55-5555 | ||
| Address | 86 Suetsugu, Matsue-shi, Shimane-ken 690-8540 |
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| Website | www.city.matsue.shimane.jp | ||
Matsue (松江) is a city in Japan on the Japan Sea coast. It is the capital of Shimane Prefecture. It is known for its historic castle and as the home of Lafcadio Hearn.
