Higashiōsaka

Higashiōsaka (東大阪市, Higashiōsaka-shi, literally "East Osaka City") is a city located in Osaka Prefecture, Japan. The city is known as one of the industrial cities of Japan and "the rugby football town".

Higashiōsaka

東大阪市
Core city
Nagase River in Higashiōsaka
Flag
Emblem
Location of Higashiōsaka in Osaka Prefecture
Higashiōsaka
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 34°40′46″N 135°36′03″E
CountryJapan
RegionKansai
PrefectureOsaka Prefecture
Government
 • MayorJunzō Nagao
Area
 • Total61.78 km2 (23.85 sq mi)
Population
 (July 1, 2019)
 • Total495,011
 • Density8,000/km2 (21,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+09:00 (JST)
City hall address50-4 Aramoto-kita, Higashiōsaka-shi, Ōsaka-fu
577-8521
Websitewww.city.higashiosaka.lg.jp
Symbols
FlowerUme
TreeCamphor Laurel
DownTown of Fuse

As of July 1, 2019, the city has an estimated population of 495,011 and a population density of 8,012 persons per km². The total area is 61.78 km².

History

The city was founded on February 1, 1967, by a merger of three cities, Fuse (布施), Kawachi (河内) and Hiraoka (枚岡), in eastern Osaka Prefecture.

Surrounding municipalities

Transportation

Rail

Highways

Economy

Yamamoto Kogaku, an eyewear manufacturer, known for its brand Swans, is headquartered in the city.[2] The city is also home of RAYS, a high-end wheel manufacturer for both motorsport and street use.[3]

Politics
Higashiōsaka municipal office.

Higashiōsaka is governed by mayor Junzō Nagao. The city assembly is dominated by the Liberal Democratic Party (Conservative party in Japan).

Elections

Education

Prefectural senior high schools:

Municipal senior high schools:

Other senior high schools:

North Korea-aligned Korean international schools:

Sports

In association football, the city of Higashiōsaka is represented by FC Osaka.

Sister cities

See also

References
  1. "Shigi Ikoma Skyline". Retrieved 19 May 2020.
  2. "Company Profile." Yamamoto Kogaku. Retrieved on March 25, 2016.
  3. "Company Profile." RAYS Co., Ltd.. Retrieved on March 7, 2019.
  4. "Interactive City Directory". Sister Cities International. Retrieved 11 March 2014.

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