Matsushige, Tokushima

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 / 34.133°N 134.583°E / 34.133; 134.583Coordinates: 34°8′N 134°35′E / 34.133°N 134.583°E / 34.133; 134.583
Country Japan
Region Shikoku
Prefecture Tokushima Prefecture
District Itano
Government
 • Mayor Naoto Yoshida
Area
 • Total 13.10 km2 (5.06 sq mi)
Population (October 1, 2016)
 • Total 15,171
 • Density 1,200/km2 (3,000/sq mi)
Symbols
 • Tree Japanese black pine
 • Flower Lampranthus spectabilis
Time zone UTC+9 (JST)
Website www.town.matsushige.tokushima.jp

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

As of 2016, the town haa an estimated population of 15,171 and a density of 1,200 per km². The total area is 13.10 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

Meigbouring municipalities


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