Overview
A town laid out along a river's bend, its white-walled houses long used as a film location.
About this place
Ōzu (大洲市, Ōzu-shi) is a Japanese city located in Nanyo, the region occupying the southern half of Ehime Prefecture. As of 31 August 2022, the city had an estimated population of 40,723 in 19688 households and a population density of 94 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 432.22 square kilometres (166.88 sq mi).
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Source ja.wikipedia.org ↗Key facts
Founded / opened:Edo period Highlights / collection:White-walled townhouses, Town plan along the Hiji River Genre:Architecture
Source ja.wikipedia.org ↗Official website
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