Izumi, Osaka

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Izumi
和泉市
Location of Izumi
Izumi's location in Osaka, Japan.
Location
Country Japan
Region Kansai
Prefecture Osaka
Physical characteristics
Area 84.98 km² (32.81 sq mi)
Population (as of April 2008)
     Total 179,445
     Density 2,110 /km² (5,465 /sq mi)
Location 34°29′N, 135°25′E
Symbols
Tree Camphor laurel
Flower Narcissus
Symbol of Izumi
Flag
Izumi Government Office
Mayor Yoshiyuki Isaka
Address 594-8501
2-7-5, Fuchūchō, Izumi-shi, Ōsaka-fu
Phone number 0725-41-1551
Official website: Izumi City

Izumi (和泉市 Izumi-shi?) is a city located in Osaka, Japan.

As of 2008, the city has an estimated population of 179,445 and the density of 2,110 persons per km². The total area is 84.98 km². It is the last station on the Semboku Kousoku monorail line(泉北高速鉄道)at Izumi Chuo Station(和泉中央駅).

The city was founded on September 1, 1956.

It is known for its cabbage and sweet Vidalia-like onions.

It is a Sister City of Bloomington, Minnesota.

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Cities
Daitō | Fujiidera | Habikino | Hannan | Higashiōsaka | Hirakata | Ibaraki | Ikeda | Izumi | Izumiotsu | Izumisano | Kadoma | Kaizuka | Kashiwara | Katano | Kawachinagano | Kishiwada | Matsubara | Minoh | Moriguchi | Neyagawa | Osaka (capital) | Ōsakasayama | Sakai | Sennan | Settsu | Shijōnawate | Suita | Takaishi | Takatsuki | Tondabayashi | Toyonaka | Yao
Districts
Minamikawachi | Mishima | Senboku | Sennan | Toyono
  See also: Towns and villages by district edit

Coordinates: 34°29′N, 135°25′E