Komatsushima, Tokushima facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Komatsushima 小松島市
City
Komatsushima City Hall
Flag Emblem
Komatsushima Location in Japan
Country	Japan
Region	Shikoku
Prefecture	Tokushima
Area
• Total	45.37 km2 (17.52 sq mi)
Population  (June 30, 2022)
• Total	36,128
• Density	796.30/km2 (2,062.40/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+09:00 (JST)
City hall address	1-1 Yokosuchō, Komatsushima-shi, Tokushima-ken 773-8501
Symbols Flower Cornus florida Tree Myrica rubra

Komatsushima panorama

Kandase River in Komatsushima

Komatsushima Port

Statue of Minamoto no Yoshitsune

Aerial View of Komatsushima city center

Komatsushima (小松島市, Komatsushima-shi) is a city located in Tokushima Prefecture, Japan. As of June 30, 2022, about 36,128 people lived here. They lived in 17,181 homes. The city covers an area of 45.37 square kilometers.

Geography and Climate

Komatsushima is in the eastern part of Tokushima Prefecture. It is south of Tokushima city. The city faces the Kii Channel, which is a body of water. Komatsushima is built on the land formed by the Katsuura River. Mountains surround the city on its land sides.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Komatsushima shares its borders with a few other places in Tokushima Prefecture:

• Awa
• Katsuura
• Tokushima

Weather Patterns

Komatsushima has a Humid subtropical climate. This means it has warm summers and cool winters. There is usually only a little bit of snow. The average temperature each year is about 16.6 °C. September is the wettest month, with about 2128 mm of rain. August is the warmest month, averaging around 26.8 °C. January is the coldest, with temperatures around 7.0 °C.

Population Changes in Komatsushima

The number of people living in Komatsushima has slowly gone down. This trend has been happening over the last 60 years.

History of Komatsushima

The area where Komatsushima is now was once part of Awa Province. This was a very old region of Japan.

Important Events

• Genpei War Landing: During the Genpei War, a famous general named Minamoto no Yoshitsune landed here. He came to Shikoku to fight against the Heike clan. This happened before the Battle of Yashima.
• Edo Period Port: In the Edo period (1603-1868), Komatsushima was an important port. It was used to ship goods, especially indigo. Indigo is a blue dye that was a big product from this area.
• Becoming a City: The village of Komatsushima was officially created on October 1, 1889. It became a town on November 1, 1908. Later, it grew by adding nearby towns. Komatsushima officially became a city on June 1, 1951.

Life in Komatsushima

Komatsushima has grown into a center for industry and business.

Economy and Jobs

In the past, Komatsushima was known for its port. It was important for exporting indigo. Today, the city has many different jobs.

• Farming: People grow rice and shiitake mushrooms. They also work in horticulture, which is growing plants.
• Fishing: Commercial fishing is also a part of the economy.
• Industry: Factories for textiles, food processing, and paper used to be very important. However, some big factories closed down in the 2000s. This made the economy face some challenges.

Schools and Learning

Komatsushima has many schools for young people.

• There are 11 public elementary schools.
• There are two public middle schools.
• The Tokushima Prefecture runs two public high schools.
• There are also two special education schools for students with disabilities.

Getting Around

You can travel in and out of Komatsushima by train and car.

Train Travel

The Shikoku Railway Company operates the Mugi Line through Komatsushima.

• Chūden
• Minami-Komatsushima
• Awa-Akaishi
• Tatsue

Major Roads

Two main highways pass through the city:

• National Route 55
• National Route 195

Fun Places to Visit

Komatsushima has several interesting places to explore:

• Onzan-ji: This is the 18th temple on the famous Shikoku Pilgrimage.
• Tatsue-ji: This is the 19th temple on the Shikoku pilgrimage route.
• Kinchō Tanuki: You can see the world's largest bronze statue of a tanuki here.
• Hatayama Yoshitsune Horse Statue: This statue shows the famous general Minamoto no Yoshitsune on his horse.
• Yoshitsune Dream Road: A path named after the general.

Famous People from Komatsushima

Many talented people have come from Komatsushima:

• Hiroyuki Hayashi, a football player
• Kunihiko Ikuhara, a creative artist
• Ren Osugi, an actor
• Kotori Shigemoto, a model, singer, and voice actress
• Toshikazu Yamashita, a sport shooter

See also

In Spanish: Komatsushima (Tokushima) para niños