Izumi, Metropolitan district in Osaka Prefecture, Japan
Izumi is a metropolitan district in Osaka Prefecture, Japan, spanning roughly 85 square kilometers and combining flat lowland in the northwest with hilly terrain rising toward the south. Settlements and residential neighborhoods sit mostly in the lower elevations, while forested slopes mark the southern reaches.
The area once served as the center of an ancient province with its seat of government here. Official designation as a city came in 1956, when several surrounding villages were merged together.
This administrative unit takes its name from the historic province that once covered this area. Today families often visit the public parks and local temples scattered through the urban fabric, shaping everyday life.
The district has a dense network of public schools spread across its territory and also hosts a university. Visitors are best served by car or local bus, as many areas lack direct connection to major rail lines.
The region leads mandarin orange production within the prefecture and ships its fruit to North America as well. Harvests happen mainly in the cooler months when the groves on gentle slopes turn bright orange.
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