Summary
Matsubushi (松伏町, Matsubushi-machi) is a town located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2021[update], the town had an estimated population of 28,787 in 12,141 households and a population density of 1800 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 16.20 square kilometres (6.25 sq mi).
Matsubushi
松伏町 | |
|---|---|
 Matsubushi town hall | |
 Flag  Seal | |
 Location of Matsubushi in Saitama Prefecture | |
  Matsubushi | |
| Coordinates: 35°55′32.8″N 139°48′54.6″E / 35.925778°N 139.815167°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Kantō |
| Prefecture | Saitama |
| District | Kitakatsushika |
| Area | |
| • Total | 16.20 km2 (6.25 sq mi) |
| Population (February 1, 2021) | |
| • Total | 28,787 |
| • Density | 1,800/km2 (4,600/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+9 (Japan Standard Time) |
| - Tree | Pine |
| - Flower | Chrysanthemum |
| Phone number | 048-991-2711 |
| Address | 2424 Matsuboshi, Matsubushi-machi, Kitakatsushika-gun, Saitama Prefecture, Japan 343-0192 |
| Website | Official website |
Geography edit
Located in the Shimōsa Plateau of far eastern Saitama Prefecture, Matsubushi is on the central reaches of the Edogawa River and borders upon Chiba Prefecture to the east.
Surrounding municipalities edit
Climate edit
Matsubushi has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa) characterized by warm summers and cool winters with light to no snowfall. The average annual temperature in Matsubushi is 14.7 °C. The average annual rainfall is 1408 mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 26.4 °C, and lowest in January, at around 3.1 °C.[2]
Demographics edit
Per Japanese census data,[3] the population of Matsubushi has recently plateaued after several decades of growth.
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 6,741 | — |
| 1930 | 6,911 | +2.5% |
| 1940 | 7,362 | +6.5% |
| 1950 | 8,880 | +20.6% |
| 1960 | 8,844 | −0.4% |
| 1970 | 12,207 | +38.0% |
| 1980 | 18,462 | +51.2% |
| 1990 | 24,194 | +31.0% |
| 2000 | 29,021 | +20.0% |
| 2010 | 31,153 | +7.3% |
| 2020 | 28,266 | −9.3% |
History edit
The area of Matsubushi was part of Shimōsa Province prior to the Meiji period, and was transferred to the newly-created Saitama Prefecture in 1871. The village of Matsubushiryo was created within Kitakatsushika District, Saitama with the establishment of the municipalities system on April 1, 1889. It was renamed Matsubushi on April 1, 1956 and elevated to town status on April 1, 1969.
Government edit
Matsubushi has a mayor-council form of government with a directly elected mayor and a unicameral town council of 15 members. Matsubushi contributes one member to the Saitama Prefectural Assembly. In terms of national politics, the town is part of Saitama 14th district of the lower house of the Diet of Japan.
Economy edit
Matsubushi was formerly a center of rice production, but farmland is giving way to urbanization. The town now produces eggs, hakusai Chinese cabbage and negi, the Japanese welsh onion. The town is home to the Matsubushi Campus of Taisho University.[4]
Education edit
Matsubushi has three public elementary schools and two public middle schools operated by the city government, and one public high school operated by the Saitama Prefectural Board of Education. Taisho University has a campus in Matsubushi.
Transportation edit
Railway edit
Matsubushi is not served by any passenger rail service.
Highway edit
Noted people from Matsubushi edit
- Ryo Ishikawa, professional golfer
- Hiroko Hatano, model and actress
References edit
- ^ "Matsubushi town official statistics" (in Japanese). Japan.
- ^ Matsubushi climate data
- ^ Matsubushi population statistics
- ^ "松伏町" [Matsubushi]. Nihon Rekishi Chimei Taikei (in Japanese). Tokyo: Shogakukan. 2012. OCLC 173191044. dlc 2009238904. Archived from the original on 2007-08-25. Retrieved 2012-07-09.
External links edit
Media related to Matsubushi, Saitama at Wikimedia Commons
- Official Website (in Japanese)