Matsuyama (松山市, Matsuyama-shi, Japanese: [matsɯꜜjama]) is the capital city of Ehime Prefecture on the island of Shikoku in Japan and also Shikoku's largest city. As of 1 October 2022, the city had an estimated population of 505,948 in 243541 households and a population density of 1200 persons per km². The total area of the city is 429.35 square kilometres (165.77 sq mi).