Matsuyama (松山町, Matsuyama-machi) was a town located in Shida District, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan.
In 2003, the town had an estimated population of 6,988 and a population density of 232.16 persons per km2. The total area was 30.10 km2.
On March 31, 2006, Matsuyama, along with the city of Furukawa, the towns of Iwadeyama and Naruko (both from Tamatsukuri District), the towns of Kashimadai and Sanbongi (all from Shida District), and the town of Tajiri (from Tōda District), was merged to create the city of Ōsaki. Tamatsukuri District and Shida District were dissolved as a result of this merger.
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