Hirakata
Hirakata-shi 枚 方 市 |
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Geographical location in Japan | ||
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Region : | Kinki | |
Prefecture : | Osaka | |
Coordinates : | 34 ° 49 ' N , 135 ° 39' E | |
Basic data | ||
Surface: | 65.08 km² | |
Residents : | 399.197 (October 1, 2019) |
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Population density : | 6134 inhabitants per km² | |
Community key : | 27210-8 | |
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Flag / coat of arms: | ||
Tree : | pasture | |
Flower : | Garden chrysanthemum , cherry blossom | |
Bird : | kingfisher | |
town hall | ||
Address : |
Hirakata City Hall 2 - 1 - 20 , Ōgaito-chō Hirakata -shi Ōsaka 573-8666 |
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Website URL: | http://www.city.hirakata.osaka.jp | |
Location Hirakatas in Osaka Prefecture | ||
Hirakata ( Japanese 枚 方 市 , -shi ) is a city in Osaka Prefecture on Honshū , the main island of Japan . The city is located on the Yodo River .
geography
Hirakata is northeast of Osaka and Sakai .
history
Hirakata was founded on August 1, 1947 .
Attractions
Nearby is the 300 meter high Kunimi-yama Mountain . Other attractions include several parks, Yamada Lake and Kudara-ji Temple, and Katano-jinja Shinto Shrine .
economy
The metal industry, mechanical engineering and textile manufacturing are economically significant. In earlier times the city was also an important inland port, but it lost its importance with the expansion of the rail network.
traffic
Hirakata is connected to the Chūgoku Highway , Meishin Highway, and National Roads 1, 168, 170 and 307. By train, you can take the Keihan Main Line , Keihan Katano Line, and JR Katamachi Line .
sons and daughters of the town
- Shinobu Asagoe (* 1976), tennis player
- Katsuhisa Inamori (* 1994), football player
- Hikaru Nakamura (* 1987), chess player
- Masahito Noto (* 1990), football player
- Keiya Sento (* 1994), football player
- Haruto Shirai (* 1999), soccer player
- Naoyuki Yamada (* 1987), football player
Neighboring cities and communities
Hirakata is bordered by Takatsuki , Neyagawa , Katano , Ikoma , Kyōtanabe, and Yawata .