Izumisano

Izumisano, city, southwestern Ōsaka fu (urban prefecture), west-central Honshu, Japan. The city lies on the southeastern shore of Ōsaka Bay.

Izumisano was an important transportation centre during the Heian period (794–1185), and it later became a market for cotton, agricultural produce, and fish. Industry has expanded on reclaimed coastal land, manufacturing textiles (especially towels) and machinery. Izumisano is also a trade centre for onions destined for the Ōsaka-Kōbe metropolitan area. Pop. (2010) 100,801; (2015) 100,966.