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Matsuyama

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Previously

  1. Documented history · 1889

    The city was established with the creation of the modern municipality system on December 15, 1889.

  2. Documented history · 1945

    The city was bombed on July 26, 1945, in the final stages of World War II, with 251 civilians killed and over 55% of the city area destroyed.

  3. Documented history · 2018

    On October 1, 2018, Matsuyama absorbed the city of Hōjō, and town of Nakajima (from the former Onsen District).

Current public leadership

  • Katsuhito Noshi

    Wikidata currently records this person as Matsuyama's head of government. Japanese politician.

People associated with this place

  • Riki Nakaya

    Wikidata records Matsuyama as this person's place of birth. Japanese judoka.

  • Kenta Abe

    baseball player

  • Akiyama Saneyuki

    admiral in the Imperial Japanese Navy

  • Akiyama Yoshifuru

    general in the Imperial Japanese Army

  • Kotomi Aoki

    manga artist

Historical figures

  • Masaoka Shiki

    Wikidata records Matsuyama as this historical figure's place of birth. Japanese poet, author, and literary critic in Meiji period Japan (1867-1902).

  • Kyoshi Takahama

    Wikidata records Matsuyama as this historical figure's place of birth. Japanese writer (1874–1959).

  • Akiyama Saneyuki

    Wikidata records Matsuyama as this historical figure's place of birth. Imperial Japanese Navy officer (1868-1918).

  • Akiyama Yoshifuru

    Wikidata records Matsuyama as this historical figure's place of birth. Imperial Japanese Army general (1859-1930).

Local business and employers

  • Iseki

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Matsuyama. Public company.

  • Iyotetsu

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Matsuyama. Transport provider.

  • i-Television

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Matsuyama. Company.

  • Nankai Broadcasting

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Matsuyama. Company.

  • Ehime Broadcasting

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Matsuyama. Japanese television station.

Newspapers and local media

  • FM Ehime

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Matsuyama. Japanese FM Radio Station.

  • Ehime Asahi Television

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Matsuyama. Company.

  • i-Television

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Matsuyama. Company.

  • Nankai Broadcasting

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Matsuyama. Company.

  • Ehime Broadcasting

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Matsuyama. Japanese television station.

Buildings and landmarks

  • Yuzuki Castle

    Wikidata places this site in Matsuyama. Building in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, Japan.

  • Matsuyama Castle

    Wikidata places this site in Matsuyama. Castle in Iyo province (now Matsuyama, Ehime prefecture), Japan.

  • Enmyō-ji Temple

    Wikidata places this site in Matsuyama. Shingon Buddhist temple in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, Japan, which is Temple 53 on the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage.

  • Matsuyama Airport

    Wikidata places this site in Matsuyama. Airport in Matsuyama, Japan.

  • Dōgo Onsen

    Wikidata places this site in Matsuyama. Hot spring in the city of Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture on the island of Shikoku, Japan.

  • Yanagihara Station

    Wikidata places this site in Matsuyama. Railway station in Matsuyama, Ehime prefecture, Japan.

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01 · Overview

Matsuyama, in brief

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02 · History

How Matsuyama took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Matsuyama

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04 · Food & culture

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06 · Economy

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07 · Safety

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08 · Questions

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01 · Q&A

Where is Matsuyama located and what are its coordinates?

Matsuyama is situated in Japan at geographic coordinates 33.8392, 132.7657 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

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What is the population and time zone of Matsuyama?

Matsuyama has a recorded population of approximately 511,192 and observes the Asia/Tokyo time zone (JPY).

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What languages and currency are used in Matsuyama?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Matsuyama include ja, and the circulating currency is JPY.

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