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Matsue, Shimane
Matsue (松江市 Matsue-shi) is the capital city of Shimane Prefecture in the Chugoku region of Japan.
As of 2003, the city has an estimated population of 152,597 and the density of 689.30 persons per km². The total area is 221.38 km².
The city was founded on April 1, 1889.
The city boasts Matsue Castle, the "black castle", one of the few remaining medieval castles in Japan.
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Culture
Universities in Matsue city
Sister cities
- Hangzhou, People's Republic of China
- New Orleans, United States
- Dublin, Ireland
- Yinchuan, People's Republic of China
- Jinju, South Korea
- Jilin, People's Republic of China
External links
- Official website in Japanese
Last updated: 05-24-2005 12:32:47
10-26-2009 08:16:03
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