- Nihonmatsu, Fukushima
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Nihonmatsu
二本松市— City — Location of Nihonmatsu in Fukushima Coordinates: 37°35′N 140°26′E / 37.583°N 140.433°ECoordinates: 37°35′N 140°26′E / 37.583°N 140.433°E Country Japan Region Tōhoku Prefecture Fukushima Government – Mayor Keiichi Miho Area – Total 344.65 km2 (133.1 sq mi) Population (May 1, 2011) – Total 59,323 – Density 172.1/km2 (445.8/sq mi) Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) City symbols - Tree Sakura - Flower Chrysanthemum - Bird Japanese Bush-warbler Phone number 0243-23-1111 Address 403-1 Kanairo, Nihonmatsu-shi, Fukushima-ken
964-8601Website Nihonmatsu City Nihonmatsu (二本松市 Nihonmatsu-shi ) is a city located in Fukushima, Japan. As of May 2011, the city has an estimated population of 59,323[1]. The total area is 344.65 km².
The city was founded on October 1, 1958.
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Geography
Nihonmatsu's Western border consists of the Adatara mountain range. The Abukuma River runs through the eastern part (formerly Towa Town), flowing from south to north.
History
- 1955/01/01: The town of Nihonmatsu merges with the villages of Shiozawa, Dakeshita, Sugita, Ishii and Ohdaira to form the new Town of Nihonmatsu.
- 1958/10/01: Nihonmatsu is upgraded from Town to City status.
- 2005/12/01: Nihonmatsu and the surrounding towns of Adachi, Iwashiro and Tōwa, all from Adach District, are amalgamated to form the current City of Nihonmatsu.
Tourism
- Nihonmatsu Castle, historical castle ruins and parks
- Obama Castle, historical castle ruins
References
- ^ "Estimated population May 1, 2011". Official Fukushima Prefecture website. http://www.pref.fukushima.jp/toukei/html/01/m-jinko/22_23_3_4doutai.xls. Retrieved 29 July 2011.(Japanese)
External links
Media related to Nihonmatsu, Fukushima at Wikimedia Commons
- Nihonmatsu official website (Japanese)
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