Ōzu, Ehime
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For the film director, see Yasujiro Ozu.
 Ōzu's location in Ehime, Japan. |
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| Location | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Shikoku |
| Prefecture | Ehime |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Area | 432.20 km² (166.87 sq mi) |
| Population (as of April 30, 2005) | |
| Total | 52,118 |
| Density | 120.59 /km² (312 /sq mi) |
| Location | |
| Symbols | |
| Ōzu Government Office | |
| Address | 〒795-8601 690-1 Ōzu, Ōzu-shi, Ehime-ken |
| Phone number | (0893) 24-2111 |
| Official website: City of Ōzu | |
Ōzu (大洲市 Ōzu-shi?) is a city located in Ehime, Japan.
On January 11, 2005, the city merged with the municipalities of Nagahama, Hijikawa, and Kawabe (all from Kita District) to form the new 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.
[edit] Municipal Timeline
- September 1, 1954-The city was founded
- January 11, 2005-The city merged with the municipalities of Nagahame, Hijikawa, and Kawabe (all from Kita District) to form the new city of Ōzu.
[edit] Gallery
 Rice paddies in Ōzu |
 Downtown Ōzu as seen from atop Mount Tomisuyama |
 Nagahama's famous drawbridge |
 Ōzu Castle |
[edit] External links
The Wikimedia Commons has media related to Ozu, Ehime.- Ōzu official website in Japanese
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