Izumi, Osaka
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Izumi 和泉市 | ||
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City | ||
Izumi Danjiri Festival | ||
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Location of Izumi in Osaka Prefecture | ||
Izumi | ||
Coordinates: 34°29′N 135°25′E / 34.483°N 135.417°ECoordinates: 34°29′N 135°25′E / 34.483°N 135.417°E | ||
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 |
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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