Masuda (益田市, Masuda-shi) is a city located in Shimane Prefecture, Japan. The city was founded on August 1, 1952. As of December 2021, the city has a population of 44,976.
As of December 2019, the city has a population of 46,209. As of March 2017, the city has a population of 46,892 and a population density of 64 persons per km². The total area is 733.16 km².
At the end of September 2010, the city had a population of 51,118. At the end of August 2009, the city had a population of 51,599. At the end of September 2008, the city had a population of 52,022.
On November 1, 2004, the towns of Mito and Hikimi (both from Mino District) were merged into Masuda. Therefore, Mino District was dissolved as a result of this merger.
Iwami Airport is located in Masuda.
Cities of friendly exchanges
Ningbo, China (since October 1990)
Queenstown, New Zealand
Masuda益田市City
Masuda City Hall
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Location of Masuda in Shimane Prefecture
MasudaLocation in JapanCoordinates: 34°40′N 131°51′ECoordinates: 34°40′N 131°51′E Country Japan Region Chūgoku (San’in) Prefecture Shimane Prefecture Government • Mayor Shintaro Fukuhara (since August 2008) Area • Total 733.16 km2 (283.07 sq mi) Population (December 31, 2021)• Total 44,976 • Density 61/km2 (160/sq mi) Time zone UTC+09:00 (JST) City hall address 1-1, Tokiwa-chō, Masuda-shi, Shimane-ken
698-8650Website www .city .masuda .lg .jp Symbols Flower Narcissus Tree Keyaki
