Honshu Cities: Osaka

Osaka It is located on the main island of Honshu, roughly in the center of Japan. The city of Osaka, which was incorporated in 1889, has a population of 2,6 million and an area of ​​221 square kilometers.

Osaka Prefecture, which includes the city of Osaka (its capital) and 42 municipalities, has a population of 8,8 million and a total area of ​​about 1.890 square kilometers. Although Osaka is Japan's second-smallest prefecture by size, its population accounts for 7% of the entire nation, making it the second-most populous prefecture after Tokyo. Furthermore, 15,6% of non-Japanese residents live in Osaka.

The greater Osaka metropolitan area covers a total of 7.800 square kilometers within a radius of 50 to 60 km from the center of Osaka. The population exceeds 17 million, making it one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world.

Osaka accounts for 18,9% of Japan's gross domestic product, the second largest in Japan. The scale of the economy of the city of Osaka is the only one greater than that of Hong Kong and Thailand.

And with a journey of approximately 40 minutes it will take you to many of the famous neighboring cities of Osaka, such as: Kyoto, the old capital, Nara, with numerous world heritage sites, Kobe, the fashionable city, modern port, and Wakayama. , a nearby castle town. These are all the excursions that you will not want to miss!


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  1.   jaime resines salazar said

    I asked about the port of Honshu and they answered many things except what I asked for