- Ōzu, Ehime
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For other uses, see Ozu (disambiguation).
Ōzu
大洲市— City — Location of Ōzu in Ehime Coordinates: 33°30′N 132°33′E / 33.5°N 132.55°ECoordinates: 33°30′N 132°33′E / 33.5°N 132.55°E Country Japan Region Shikoku Prefecture Ehime Area - Total 432.20 km2 (166.9 sq mi) Population (April 30, 2005) - Total 52,118 - Density 120.59/km2 (312.3/sq mi) Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) Phone number (0893) 24-2111 Address 690-1 Ōzu, Ōzu-shi, Ehime-ken
795-8601Website City of Ōzu Ōzu (大洲市 Ōzu-shi ) is a city located in Ehime, Japan.
On January 11, 2005 Ōzu absorbed the towns of Hijikawa and Nagahama, and the village of Kawabe, all from Kita District, to form the new and expanded city of Ōzu.
Ōzu Castle is a castle in Ōzu. It was the government office of the Ōzu Clan during the Edo period. The keep was rebuilt in 2004.
Municipal Timeline
- September 1, 1954 - The city was founded
- January 11, 2005 - Ōzu absorbed the towns of Hijikawa and Nagahama, and the village of Kawabe, all from Kita District, to form the new and expanded city of Ōzu.
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External links
Media related to Ozu, Ehime at Wikimedia Commons
- Ōzu official website (Japanese)
Ehime Prefecture
Cities Imabari | Iyo | Matsuyama (capital) | Niihama | Ōzu | Saijō | Seiyo | Shikokuchūō | Tōon | Uwajima | YawatahamaIyo District Kitauwa District Nishiuwa District Kamiukena District Minamiuwa District Ochi District Kita District This Ehime Prefecture location article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.