Masuda, Shimane

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

  • China Ningbo, China (since October 1990)
  • New Zealand Queenstown, New Zealand
    Masuda
    益田市
    City
    Masuda City Hall

    Masuda City Hall
    Flag of Masuda

    Official seal of Masuda

    Location of Masuda in Shimane Prefecture

    Location of Masuda in Shimane Prefecture
    Masuda is located in Japan

    Masuda
    Masuda
    Location in Japan
    Coordinates: 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
    698-8650
    Website www.city.masuda.lg.jp
    Symbols
    Flower Narcissus
    Tree Keyaki