Izumi, Osaka
Izumi (Japanese: 和泉市, Hepburn: Izumi-shi) is a city located in Osaka Prefecture, Japan. The city was founded on September 1, 1956.
Izumi 和泉市 | |
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 Izumi Danjiri Festival | |
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 Location of Izumi in Osaka Prefecture | |
  Izumi Location in Japan | |
| Coordinates: 34°29′N 135°25′E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Kansai Kinki |
| Prefecture | Osaka Prefecture |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Yoshiyuki Isaka |
| Area | |
| • Total | 84.98 km2 (32.81 sq mi) |
| Population (March 2017) | |
| • Total | 186,370 |
| • Density | 2,200/km2 (5,700/sq mi) |
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| • Tree | Camphor laurel |
| • Flower | Narcissus |
| Time zone | UTC+9 (JST) |
| City hall address | 2-7-5 Fuchūchō, Izumi-shi, Ōsaka-fu 594-8501 |
| Website | www |
Ikegami-Sone Ruins
As of March 2017, the city has an estimated population of 186,370 and a population density of 2,200 persons per km².[1] The total area is 84.98 km². It is the last station on the Semboku Rapid Railway 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.
Notable people from Izumi
- Super Delfin, professional wrestler
- Jun Akiyama, professional wrestler
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References
- "Official website of Izumi city" (in Japanese). Japan: Izumi City. Retrieved 8 April 2017.
External links
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- Izumi City official website (in Japanese)
- Bloomington-Izumi website
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