Hirakata is a city in western Japan, located in Osaka Prefecture in the Kansai region on the island of Honshu. It lies between Kyoto to the north and Osaka to the south, with Takatsuki situated to the west along the Yodo River.
Location Map of Hirakata, Japan
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Where is Hirakata Located?
Hirakata is a city in western Japan, located in Osaka Prefecture in the Kansai region on the island of Honshu. It lies between Kyoto to the north and Osaka to the south, with Takatsuki situated to the west along the Yodo River.
The city covers an area of 65.12 sq km (25.14 sq mi) and had a population of approximately 400,000 as of the 2020 census.
Hirakata is known for its suburban setting and leisure spots, with attractions such as Hirakata Park, Yodo River, Kuzuha Mall, Yamadaike Park, Hirakata T-Site, and the nearby Kyoto-Osaka corridor.
Hirakata, Japan Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Hirakata |
| Country | Japan |
| Prefecture | Osaka Prefecture |
| Region | Kansai (Western Japan) |
| Established | August 1, 1947 |
| Population | Approx. 400,000 (latest estimate) |
| Total Area | 65.12 sq km (25.14 sq mi) |
| Population Density | About 6,100 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 34.8144° N, 135.6509° E |
| Time Zone | Japan Standard Time (JST, UTC+9) |
| Postal Codes | 573-xxxx |
| Area Code | +81 72 |
| Major Waterways | Yodo River |
| Transportation | Keihan Main Line, JR Gakkentoshi Line; road networks |
| Famous For | Hirakata Park amusement park and suburban Osaka living |
| Top Attractions | Hirakata Park, Yamadaike Park, Kuzuha Mall, Yodo River riverside areas |
| Official Website | https://www.city.hirakata.osaka.jp |
Distance from Hirakata to Major Cities in Japan
- Hirakata to Osaka – 20 km (12 miles)
- Hirakata to Kyoto – 25 km (16 miles)
- Hirakata to Kobe – 50 km (31 miles)
- Hirakata to Nara – 40 km (25 miles)
- Hirakata to Wakayama – 90 km (56 miles)
- Hirakata to Nagoya – 150 km (93 miles)
- Hirakata to Gifu – 160 km (99 miles)
- Hirakata to Shizuoka – 320 km (199 miles)
- Hirakata to Tokyo – 500 km (311 miles)
- Hirakata to Yokohama – 520 km (323 miles)
- Hirakata to Kawasaki – 510 km (317 miles)
- Hirakata to Chiba – 550 km (342 miles)
- Hirakata to Saitama – 530 km (329 miles)
- Hirakata to Niigata – 450 km (280 miles)
- Hirakata to Kanazawa – 260 km (162 miles)
- Hirakata to Nagano – 400 km (249 miles)
- Hirakata to Matsumoto – 380 km (236 miles)
- Hirakata to Hiroshima – 330 km (205 miles)
- Hirakata to Fukuoka – 550 km (342 miles)
- Hirakata to Sapporo – 1,250 km (777 miles)
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