Izumi, Osaka

Izumi
和泉市
—  City  —

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Location of Izumi in Osaka
Izumi
 
Coordinates:
Country Japan
Region Kansai
Prefecture Osaka
Government
 • Mayor Yoshiyuki Isaka
Area
 • Total 84.98 km2 (32.8 sq mi)
Population (January 2010)
 • Total 181,935
 • Density 2,140/km2 (5,542.6/sq mi)
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
City symbols
- Tree Camphor laurel
- Flower Narcissus
Phone number 0725-41-1551
Address 2-7-5, Fuchūchō, Izumi-shi, Ōsaka-fu
594-8501
Website Izumi City

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

As of 2010, the city has an estimated population of 181,935 and the density of 2,140 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).

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 a Sister City of Bloomington, Minnesota.

Higher education

Momoyama Gakuin University is located in Izumi.

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