Matsumoto, Nagano
Matsumoto
松本市 | |
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From top (left to right): Matsumoto Castle, A heritage building of Kaichi School, A view of Kamikōchi, Mount Yake and Azusa River, Nawate souvenir shopping street, A street view of Asama Spa. | |
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Flag Seal | |
Location of Matsumoto in Nagano Prefecture | |
Matsumoto | |
| Coordinates: 36°14′16.8″N 137°58′19.1″E / 36.238000°N 137.971972°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Chūbu (Kōshin'etsu) |
| Prefecture | Nagano Prefecture |
| First official recorded | 4th century |
| City settled | May 1, 1907 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Yoshinao Gaun |
| Area | |
• Total | 978.47 km2 (377.79 sq mi) |
| Population (June 1, 2025) | |
• Total | 235,972 |
| • Density | 241.16/km2 (624.61/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+9 (Japan Standard Time) |
| Phone number | 0263-34-3000 |
| Address | 3–7 Marunouchi, Matsumoto-shi, Nagano-ken 390-8620 |
| Climate | Cfa/Dfa |
| Website | Official website |
| Symbols | |
| Flower | Japanese azalea |
| Tree | Japanese Red Pine |
Matsumoto (松本市, Matsumoto-shi) is a city located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. Matsumoto is designated as a core city since 1 April 2021. As of 1 March 2019, the city had a population of 239,466 in 105,207 households and a population density of 240 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 978.47 square kilometres (377.79 sq mi).