Matsuo, Iwate
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
Matsuo was a village in Iwate Prefecture, Japan, established in 1889. It merged with Ashiro and Nishine in 2005 to form the city of Hachimantai. Formerly known for its sulfur mine and geothermal plant, it was a significant industrial area.
Statistics
Area
234.85 km²
Population
6,786