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Izumi, Osaka

Izumi
和泉市
City
Izumi Danjiri Festival
Izumi Danjiri Festival
Flag of Izumi
Flag
Location of Izumi in Osaka Prefecture
Location of Izumi in Osaka Prefecture
Izumi is located in Japan
Izumi
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)
Symbols
 • Tree Camphor laurel
 • Flower Narcissus
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
City hall address 2-7-5 Fuchūchō, Izumi-shi, Ōsaka-fu
594-8501
Website www.city.osaka-izumi.lg.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.

Momoyama Gakuin University is located in Izumi.



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