Izu, Shizuoka

Izu
伊豆市
City

Izu City Hall

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Location of Izu in Shizuoka Prefecture
Izu

 

Coordinates: 34°58′35.5″N 138°56′48.5″E / 34.976528°N 138.946806°E / 34.976528; 138.946806Coordinates: 34°58′35.5″N 138°56′48.5″E / 34.976528°N 138.946806°E / 34.976528; 138.946806
Country Japan
Region Chūbu (Tōkai)
Prefecture Shizuoka Prefecture
Area
 • Total 363.97 km2 (140.53 sq mi)
Population (September 2015)
 • Total 31,265
 • Density 85.9/km2 (222/sq mi)
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
City symbols  
• Tree Quercus acutissima
• Flower Wasabi
• Bird Green pheasant
Phone number 0558-72-1111
Address Kodachino 38-2, Izu-shi, Shizuoka-ken 410-2413
Website Official website
Shuzenji hot spring resort
Shuzenji train station
A panorama of the Izu city

Izu (伊豆市 Izu-shi) is a city located in central Izu Peninsula in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan.

As of September 2015, the city had an estimated population of 31,265 and a population density of 85.9 persons per km2. The total was 363.97 square kilometres (140.53 sq mi).

Geography

Izu is located in the north-central portion of Izu Peninsula, and includes most of the Amagi Mountains. The region is hilly and some 80% of the city area is covered by forest. The Kano River runs through the city, which has a short coastline to the west on Suruga Bay of the Pacific Ocean. The area has numerous hot springs. Warmed by the warm Kuroshio Current, the area enjoys a warm maritime climate with hot, humid summers and mild, cool winters.

Surrounding municipalities

History

During the Edo period, most of Izu Province was tenryō territory under direct control of the Tokugawa shogunate, although portions near modern Shuzenji were under the control of the Okubo clan of Ogino-Yamanaka Domain. During the cadastral reform of the early Meiji period in 1889, the area was reorganized into several villages under Kimisawa District, Shizuoka Prefecture. Kimisawa District merged with Tagata District in 1896.

Shuzenji became a town in 1924, followed by Toi in 1938, Nakaizu in 1958, and Amagiyugashima in 1960.

The modern city of Izu was established on April 1, 2004 by the merger of the towns of Shuzenji, Toi, Nakaizu and Amagiyugashima (all from Tagata District).

Economy

The economy of the city of Izu is centered on tourism (primarily hot spring resorts), farming/forestry and commercial fishing. Izu is noted for its production of wasabi and shiitake. During the Edo period, the area was also known for its production of gold and other ores; however, the last commercial mining operations were closed in the 1960s.

Education

Izu has seven elementary schools, four middle schools and two high schools.

Transportation

Railway

Highway

Local attractions

Sister city relations

Noted people from Izu

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References

  1. 1 2 "International Exchange". List of Affiliation Partners within Prefectures. Council of Local Authorities for International Relations (CLAIR). Retrieved 21 November 2015.
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