Kizugawa, Kyoto
| Japanese Name: | 木津川市 |
|---|---|
| Prefecture: | Kyoto |
| Population: | 66,783 |
| Area: | 85.12: |
| Longitude | 135.8201167 |
| Latitude | 34.7371622 |
| Homepage: | http://www.city.kizugawa.lg.jp/ |
Kizugawa, Kyoto
Kizugawa (木津川市, Kizugawa-shi) is a city located in southern Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. It is the southernmost city in the prefecture and it is named after the Kizu River, a tributary of the Yodo River, which runs through the city. Kizugawa City is a part of the Kansai Science City project and houses research facilities of several corporations, including Rohto Pharmaceutical and Omron.
Kizugawa City is one of the few municipalities in Japan with a growing population. In a population estimate released by the Japan Policy Council, Kizugawa City is the only municipality in Kyoto Prefecture predicted to have a positive population growth rate by 2040.
