Omura

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**Ōmura**
**大村市**
Ōmura's location in Nagasaki, Japan.
Ōmura's location in Japan.
Location
Country	Japan
Region	Kyūshū
Prefecture	Nagasaki
Physical characteristics
Area	126.33 km² (48.78 sq mi)
Population (as of 2005)
Total	90,000
Location	32°54′N 129°57′E / 32.9, 129.95Coordinates: 32°54′N 129°57′E / 32.9, 129.95
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Ōmura Government Office
Official website: City of Ōmura

Ōmura (大村市, Ōmura-shi^?) is a city located in Nagasaki, Japan.

As of November 16, 2005, the city has an estimated population of 90,000. The total area is 126.33 km², and includes Nagasaki Airport. The city was founded on February 11, 1942.

In the opera Madama Butterfly, set in nearby Nagasaki, the place name Omara in the line "ed alla damigella Butterfly del quartiere d'Omara Nagasaki" probably refers to Omura.

The Catholic saint St. Marina of Omura hails from this city.