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Matsuda, Mountain town in Ashigarakami district, Japan

Matsuda extends across 37.75 square kilometers at the foot of the Nishi-Tanzawa Mountains, bordered by three rivers: Sakawa, Kawaoto, and Nakatsu.

The town gained its modern municipal status on April 1, 1889, during the administrative reorganization of the Meiji period in Sagami Province.

The Matsuda Sakura Festival, running from February through March, features traditional performances and local food presentations along cherry blossom-lined paths.

Two elementary schools and two middle schools serve the educational needs of Matsuda's 8,971 residents, with additional private high school options.

The town maintains constant temperature averages of 12.5°C yearly and receives 2,144 millimeters of rainfall, supporting its varied agricultural production.

Location: Ashigarakami district

Inception: April 1, 1889

Website: https://town.matsuda.kanagawa.jp/

Shares border with: Hadano, Oi, Yamakita, Kaisei

Website: https://town.matsuda.kanagawa.jp

GPS coordinates: 35.34819,139.13939

Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:59

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