Taishi, Osaka

Taishi (太子町, Taishi-chō) is a town located in Minamikawachi District, Osaka Prefecture, Japan.

Taishi

太子町
Town
Taishi Town Office
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Location of Taishi in Osaka Prefecture
Taishi
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 34°31′N 135°39′E
CountryJapan
RegionKansai
Kinki
PrefectureOsaka Prefecture
DistrictMinamikawachi
Government
  MayorKatsumi Asano
Area
  Total14.17 km2 (5.47 sq mi)
Population
 (October 1, 2016)
  Total13,634
  Density960/km2 (2,500/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+09:00 (JST)
City hall address583-8580
Websitewww.town.taishi.osaka.jp
Symbols
FlowerRhododendron indicum
TreeCinnamomum camphora

As of October 2016, the town has an estimated population of 13,634 and a density of 960 persons per km². The total area is 14.17 km².

Ono no Imoko, a politician of Asuka Period, was buried here.

Transportation

Railway

Taishi did not have any stations. However, the Minami Osaka Line passes through the town.

Highways

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