Matsushige, Tokushima

Matsushige (松茂町, Matsushige-chō) is a town located in Itano District, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan.

Matsushige

松茂町
Town
Matsushige town hall
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Location of Matsushige in Tokushima Prefecture
Matsushige
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 34°8′N 134°35′E
CountryJapan
RegionShikoku
PrefectureTokushima Prefecture
DistrictItano
Government
  MayorNaoto Yoshida
Area
  Total14.24 km2 (5.50 sq mi)
Population
 (June 1, 2019)
  Total14,819
  Density1,000/km2 (2,700/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+09:00 (JST)
Websitewww.town.matsushige.tokushima.jp
Symbols
FlowerLampranthus spectabilis
TreeJapanese black pine

As of June 1, 2019, the town has an estimated population of 14,819 and a density of 1,041 per km². The total area is 14.24 km².

Matsushige is the location of Tokushima Airport, from where domestic flights depart for various other Japanese cities. The town also hosts a Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force base.

Geography

Neigbouring municipalities


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