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Coordinates: 32°52N 130°52E / 32.867°N 130.867°E / 32.867; 130.867
 

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Ōzu
大津町
Town
Flag of Ōzu
Official seal of Ōzu
Location of Ōzu in Kumamoto Prefecture
Location of Ōzu in Kumamoto Prefecture
Ōzu is located in Japan
Ōzu

Ōzu

Location in Japan

Coordinates: 32°52′N 130°52′E / 32.867°N 130.867°E / 32.867; 130.867
CountryJapan
RegionKyushu
PrefectureKumamoto Prefecture
DistrictKikuchi
Area
 • Total99.09 km2 (38.26 sq mi)
Population
 (October 1, 2016)
 • Total33,793
 • Density340/km2 (880/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+09:00 (JST)
Websitewww.town.ozu.kumamoto.jp
National Route 57 Ozu Town

Ōzu (大津町, Ōzu-machi) is a town located in Kikuchi District, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan.

As of October 1, 2016, the town has an estimated population of 33,793 and a density of 340 persons per km2. The total area is 99.09 km2.

The town is known for its Azalea (tsutsuji) Festival in the spring. There is a large Honda factory located near Ozu that employs people from around the world.[1] Ozu is also known for its sweet potatoes (karaimo).[2] The town also has one of the oldest homes in Kikuchi District that opens twice a year for tourists, a racing track, and is located on the edge of the caldera that surrounds Mount Aso.[2]

Ozu was affected by the 2016 Kumamoto earthquakes.

References

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  1. ^ "Honda to raise retirement age to 65 in recognition of demographic shift". The Japan Times. 2015-12-01. Retrieved 2022-10-21.
  • ^ a b "Experience Japan's Bushido Culture in Ozu Town, Kumamoto | Kyushu Tourism Promotion Organization". www.visit-kyushu.com. Retrieved 2022-10-21.
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