Ōzu, Kumamoto

Ōzu
大津町
Town

Location of Ōzu in Kumamoto Prefecture
Ōzu

Location in Japan

Coordinates: 32°52′N 130°52′E / 32.867°N 130.867°ECoordinates: 32°52′N 130°52′E / 32.867°N 130.867°E
Country Japan
Region Kyushu
Prefecture Kumamoto Prefecture
District Kikuchi
Area
 • Total 99.09 km2 (38.26 sq mi)
Population (2003)
 • Total 28,673
 • Density 290/km2 (750/sq mi)
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
Website Town of Ōzu
National Route 57 Ozu Town

Ōzu (大津町 Ōzu-machi) is a town located in Kikuchi District, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan.

As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 28,673 and a density of 289.36 persons per km². The total area is 99.09 km².

The town is known for its Azalea (tsutsuji) Festival in the spring. There is a large Honda factory located near Ozu that employs people from around the world. Ozu is also known for its sweet potatoes (karaimo). The town also has one of the oldest homes in Kikuchi District that opens twice a year for tourists, a racing track, and is located on the edge of the caldera that surrounds Mount Aso.

External links

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