Izumi, Osaka

Izumi
和泉市
City
Izumi Danjiri Festival

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Location of Izumi in Osaka Prefecture
Izumi
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 34°29′N 135°25′E / 34.483°N 135.417°E / 34.483; 135.417Coordinates: 34°29′N 135°25′E / 34.483°N 135.417°E / 34.483; 135.417
Country Japan
Region Kansai
Kinki
Prefecture Osaka Prefecture
Government
 • Mayor Yoshiyuki Isaka
Area
 • Total 84.98 km2 (32.81 sq mi)
Population (March 2017)
 • Total 186,370
 • Density 2,200/km2 (5,700/sq mi)
Symbols
 • Tree Camphor laurel
 • Flower Narcissus
Time zone UTC+9 (JST)
City hall address 2-7-5 Fuchūchō, Izumi-shi, Ōsaka-fu
594-8501
Website www.city.osaka-izumi.lg.jp
Ikegami-Sone Ruins

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

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 USA.

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 8 April 2017.


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