Izumi, Osaka

Izumi (Japanese: 和泉市, Hepburn: Izumi-shi) is a city located in Osaka Prefecture, Japan. The city was founded on September 1, 1956.

Izumi

和泉市
Izumi Danjiri Festival
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Location of Izumi in Osaka Prefecture
Izumi
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 34°29′N 135°25′E
CountryJapan
RegionKansai
Kinki
PrefectureOsaka Prefecture
Government
  MayorYoshiyuki Isaka
Area
  Total84.98 km2 (32.81 sq mi)
Population
 (March 2017)
  Total186,370
  Density2,200/km2 (5,700/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+09:00 (JST)
City hall address2-7-5 Fuchūchō, Izumi-shi, Ōsaka-fu
594-8501
Websitewww.city.osaka-izumi.lg.jp
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FlowerNarcissus
TreeCamphor laurel
Ikegami-Sone Ruins

As of March 2017, the city has an estimated population of 186,370 and a population density of 2,200 persons per km².[1] The total area is 84.98 km². It is the last station on the Semboku Rapid Railway Line at Izumi Chuo Station.

It is known for its cabbage and sweet Vidalia-like onions. The Izumi Hall in the city is a notable international concert hall.

It is twinned with Bloomington, Minnesota in the US.

Higher education

Momoyama Gakuin University is located in Izumi.

Notable people from Izumi

References

  1. "Official website of Izumi city" (in Japanese). Japan: Izumi City. Retrieved April 8, 2017.


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