Osaka is a city in the Kansai region of Honshu in Japan. Osaka is located on the main island of Honshu, roughly in the center of Japan. Osaka is Japan's second largest metropolitan area after Tokyo and the 10th largest urban area in the world.
Location Map of Osaka
Where is Osaka Located?
Ōsaka, is a city and capital of Ōsaka fu, in south-central Honshu, Japan. Osaka is located at the mouth of the Yodo River on Osaka Bay, in the Kansai region of the main island of Honshū. It is the second-largest metropolitan area in Japan.
Osaka Tourist Attractions
Osaka Castle, Old Kawaguchi Reservation, Tekijuku, Ruins of Naniwanomiya Palace, Hirano, Horijo
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Osaka City Facts, Japan
Cntinent | Asia |
Country | Japan |
Region | Kansai |
Prefecture | Osaka Prefecture |
Island | Honshu |
Osaka Coordinates | 34.6937° N, 135.5023° E |
Government Body | Osaka City Council |
Area | 225.21 km2 (86.95 sq mi) |
Population (January 1, 2012) | |
Population (2021 estimate) | 19111000 (3rd in Japan) |
• Density | 12,214/km2 (31,630/sq mi) |
Population Metro (2nd) | 19,303,000 (2019, Keihanshin) |
Time zone | UTC+9 (Japan Standard Time) |
Japan international dialing | 81 |
Osaka Dial Codes | 81-66 |
ZIP Code / Postcode of OSAKA | 7 digits numbers starting with 53-59 |
Airport | Kansai International Airport (IATA: KIX) and Osaka International Airport (IATA:ITM) |
Railway Stations in Osaka | Umeda, Namba, Shinsaibashi, Tennōji, Kyōbashi, and Yodoyabashi |
Suburbs (JR West Urban Network) | Keihan Electric Railway, Hankyu Railway, Hanshin Electric Railway Kintetsu Railway, and Nankai Electric Railway. |
Climate | Humid subtropical climate zone |
Website | www.city.osaka.lg.jp |
Colleges and Universities in Osaka
Kansai University, Morinomiya University of Medical Sciences, Osaka City University, Osaka University of Economics, Osaka Institute of Technology, Osaka Jogakuin College, Osaka Seikei University, Osaka University of Arts, Minamikawachi District, Osaka, Osaka University of Comprehensive Children education, Osaka University of Education, Soai University, Tokiwakai Gakuen University.
World Expo 2025, Osaka- Dates, Venue, Location
City | Osaka, Japan |
Dates | opening 13 April 2025 and closing 13 October 2025. |
Location | Yumeshima Island, Konohana-ku |
Mascot | Salama, Rashid, Latifa, Alif, Opti, and Terra |
Motto | Designing Future Society for Our Lives |
Awarded | 27 November 2013 |
Organized by | Hiroyuki Ishige (secretary general) |
Area | 1.55 km² |
Country Participating | 192 |
Organizations Participating | 10 |
Next Expo | Expo 2027 in Belgrade |
Website | https://www.expo2025.or.jp/en/ |
Famous Parks and Gardens in Osaka
Hakubo Memorial Park Tsurumi Ryokuchi, Keitaku Garden, Nagai Park, Nakanoshima Park, Ogimachi Park, Osaka Castle Park, Osaka Nanko Bird Sanctuary, Sakuranomiya Park, Shirokita Park, Suminoe Park, Sumiyoshi Park, Tennoji Park, Utsubo Park, Yodogawa River Park
List 24 Wards on Osaka, with their population and Area in sq km
S.N | Name | Population | Land area in sq km | S.N | Name | Population | Land area in sq km |
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1 | Abeno-ku | 107,000 | 5.99 | 13 | Minato-ku | 80,759 | 7.86 |
2 | Asahi-ku | 90,854 | 6.32 | 14 | Miyakojima-ku | 107,555 | 6.08 |
3 | Chūō-ku | 100,998 | 8.87 | 15 | Naniwa-ku | 74,992 | 4.39 |
4 | Fukushima-ku | 78,348 | 4.67 | 16 | Nishi-ku | 103,089 | 5.21 |
5 | Higashinari-ku | 83,684 | 4.54 | 17 | Nishinari-ku | 108,654 | 7.37 |
6 | Higashisumiyoshi-ku | 126,704 | 9.75 | 18 | Nishiyodogawa-ku | 95,960 | 14.22 |
7 | Higashiyodogawa-ku | 176,943 | 13.27 | 19 | Suminoe-ku | 120,629 | 20.61 |
8 | Hirano-ku | 193,282 | 15.28 | 20 | Sumiyoshi-ku | 153,425 | 9.4 |
9 | Ikuno-ku | 129,641 | 8.37 | 21 | Taishō-ku | 62,872 | 9.43 |
10 | Jōtō-ku | 167,925 | 8.38 | 22 | Tennōji-ku | 80,830 | 4.84 |
11 | Kita-ku (administrative center) | 136,602 | 10.34 | 23 | Tsurumi-ku | 111,501 | 8.17 |
12 | Konohana-ku | 65,086 | 19.25 | 24 | Yodogawa-ku | 182,254 | 12.64 |
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