Nihonmatsu, Fukushima

Nihonmatsu, Fukushima
Nihonmatsu
二本松市
—  City  —
Location of Nihonmatsu in Fukushima
Nihonmatsu is located in Japan
Nihonmatsu
 
Coordinates: 37°35′N 140°26′E / 37.583°N 140.433°E / 37.583; 140.433Coordinates: 37°35′N 140°26′E / 37.583°N 140.433°E / 37.583; 140.433
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
964-8601
Website Nihonmatsu City
A view over a pond

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

References

  1. ^ "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