Matsue

Matsue (Japanese: 松江市, Hepburn: Matsue-shi) is the capital city of Shimane Prefecture, Japan, located in the Chūgoku region of Honshu. As of 31 March 2023, the city had an estimated population of 196,748 in 91287 households and a population density of 340 persons per km². The total area of the city is 572.99 square kilometres (221.23 sq mi). Matsue is home to the Tokugawa-era Matsue Castle, one of the last surviving feudal castles in Japan.

Matsue
松江市
From top left: Kumano Taisha, Yaegaki Shrine, Miho Shrine, Matsue Castle, Lake Shinji (Yomegashima), Tamatsukuri hot springs, Mihonoseki Lighthouse, Night view of Matsue
Location of Matsue in Shimane Prefecture
Matsue
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 35°28′05″N 133°02′55″E
CountryJapan
RegionChūgoku (San'in)
PrefectureShimane
Government
  MayorUesada Akihito (since April 2021) (Ind.)
Area
  Total572.99 km2 (221.23 sq mi)
Population
 (March 31, 2023)
  Total196,748
  Density340/km2 (890/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+09:00 (JST)
City hall address86 Suetsugu, Matsue-shi, Shimane-ken 690-8540
ClimateCfa
WebsiteOfficial website
Symbols
FlowerCamellia, Peony
TreePinus, Cherry blossom
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