Matsumoto, Nagano

Matsumoto
松本市
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.
Location of Matsumoto in Nagano Prefecture
Matsumoto
 
Coordinates: 36°14′16.8″N 137°58′19.1″E / 36.238000°N 137.971972°E / 36.238000; 137.971972
CountryJapan
RegionChūbu (Kōshin'etsu)
PrefectureNagano Prefecture
First official recorded4th century
City settledMay 1, 1907
Government
  MayorYoshinao Gaun
Area
  Total
978.47 km2 (377.79 sq mi)
Population
 (March 1, 2019)
  Total
239,466
  Density240/km2 (630/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+9 (Japan Standard Time)
Phone number0263-34-3000
Address3–7 Marunouchi, Matsumoto-shi, Nagano-ken 390-8620
ClimateCfa/Dfa
WebsiteOfficial website
Symbols
FlowerJapanese azalea
TreeJapanese 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).