Matsusaka
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
Matsusaka is a city situated in Mie Prefecture, Japan, known for its historical significance as a commercial hub during the Sengoku period. Oda Nobukatsu initiated castle construction in 1580, later developed by Gamō Ujisato. The city's name originates from the landscape, meaning 'slope covered with pines'.
Statistics
Area
623.64 km²
Population
157,235