Kaizuka, Osaka
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| Kaizuka 貝塚市 | ||
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  Kaizuka | ||
| Coordinates: 34°26′N 135°22′E / 34.433°N 135.367°ECoordinates: 34°26′N 135°22′E / 34.433°N 135.367°E | ||
| Country | Japan | |
| Region | Kansai | |
| Prefecture | Osaka Prefecture | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Tatsuo Fujiwara | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 43.99 km2 (16.98 sq mi) | |
| Population (May 1, 2010) | ||
| • Total | 90,603 | |
| • Density | 2,060/km2 (5,300/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | |
| Symbols | ||
| - Tree | Kaizukaibuki (Juniperus chinensis 'Kaizuka') | |
| - Flower | Cosmos | |
| Address |
1-17-1 Hatakenaka, Kaizuka City, Osaka Prefecture 597-8585 | |
| Phone number | 072-423-2151 | |
| Website | City of Kaizuka | |
Kaizuka (貝塚市 Kaizuka-shi) is a city located in Osaka Prefecture, Japan on Osaka Bay, southwest of the prefectural capital of Osaka.
As of 2010, the city has an estimated population of 90,603 and a population density of 2,060 persons per km². The total area is 43.99 km².
Geography
Located in the southern part of Izumi Region in Osaka Prefecture. The Kogi River flows from east to west, the Tsuda River forms the line between this city and Kishiwada City, and the Mide River is a city boundary with Izumisano City. Nankai Main Line and Hanwa Line run from south to north, and the Mizuma Railway runs from east to west.
History
- 1889: Kaizuka Town, Asogou Village, Shima Village, Kijima Village and Nishi-Katsuragi Village (all within Minami District) were formed. Kita-Kogi Village and Minami-Kogi Village (all within Hine District) were also formed.
- 1896: Sennan District was approved.
- 1931: Incorporation amalgamation of Sennnan District: Asogou Village, Shima Village, Kita-Kogi Village, and Minami-Kogi Village with Kaizuka Town.
- 1935: Kijima Village was incorporated into Kaizuka Town.
- 1939: Nishi-Katsuragi Village was incorporated into Kaizuka Town.
- 1943: The municipal organization was enforced, Kaizuka City becomes the ninth city under prefecture giving birth, and it arrived on May 1, 1943.
Transportation
Rail
- West Japan Railway Company
- Nankai Electric Railway
- Mizuma Railway
Education
Sister cities
- Culver City, California, United States (since 1965)
People from Kaizuka city
External links
- Official website (Japanese)
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