Matsue
city in Shimane prefecture, Japan
Matsue (松江) is a city in Japan on the Japan Sea coast. It is the capital of Shimane Prefecture. It is known for its historic castle and as the home of Lafcadio Hearn.
Matsue
松江 | |
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| 松江市 · Matsue | |
 Flag | |
 Location of Matsue in Shimane | |
  Matsue Location in Japan | |
| Coordinates: 35°28′N 133°3′E / 35.467°N 133.050°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Chūgoku |
| Prefecture | Shimane |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Masataka Matsuura (since June 2000) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 530.21 km2 (204.72 sq mi) |
| Population (April 30, 2011) | |
| • Total | 191,852 |
| • Density | 361.84/km2 (937.2/sq mi) |
| Symbols | |
| • Tree | Pinus, Cherry blossom |
| • Flower | Camellia, Phony |
| Time zone | UTC+9 (Japan Standard Time) |
| City hall address | 86 Suetsugu, Matsue-shi, Shimane-ken 690-8540 |
| Website | www |
