Nihonmatsu, Fukushima
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| Nihonmatsu 二本松市 |
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| 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 (133.07 sq mi) |
| Population (May 1, 2011) | |
| • Total | 59,323 |
| • Density | 170/km2 (450/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 |
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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[edit] 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.
[edit] 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.
[edit] Tourism
- Nihonmatsu Castle, historical castle ruins and parks
- Obama Castle, historical castle ruins
[edit] 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)
[edit] External links
Media related to Nihonmatsu, Fukushima at Wikimedia Commons
- Nihonmatsu official website (Japanese)
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