Ōzu, Ehime

Ōzu, Ehime
Ōzu
大洲市
—  City  —
Location of Ōzu in Ehime
Ōzu is located in Japan
Ōzu
 
Coordinates: 33°30′N 132°33′E / 33.5°N 132.55°E / 33.5; 132.55Coordinates: 33°30′N 132°33′E / 33.5°N 132.55°E / 33.5; 132.55
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
795-8601
Website 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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