Izumi, Osaka

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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 (January 2010)
  Total 181,935
  Density 2,140/km2 (5,500/sq mi)
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
Symbols
- Tree Camphor laurel
- Flower Narcissus
Address 2-7-5 Fuchūchō, Izumi-shi, Ōsaka-fu
594-8501
Phone number 0725-41-1551
Website www.city.izumi.osaka.jp
Ikegami-Sone Ruins

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

As of 2010, the city has an estimated population of 181,935 and a population 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 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.

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