Higashiōsaka

Higashiōsaka
東大阪市
From top: Hanazono Rugby Stadium, Ishikiritsurugiya-jinja, Hiraoka Park, Shiba Ryotaro Memorial Museum, and Osaka Prefectural Central Library
Interactive map of Higashiōsaka
Higashiōsaka
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 34°40′46″N 135°36′03″E / 34.67944°N 135.60083°E / 34.67944; 135.60083
CountryJapan
RegionKansai
PrefectureOsaka
Government
 • MayorJunzō Nagao
Area
 • Total
61.78 km2 (23.85 sq mi)
Population
 (July 1, 2023)
 • Total
486,464
 • Density7,874/km2 (20,390/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+09:00 (JST)
City hall address50-4 Aramoto-kita, Higashiōsaka-shi, Ōsaka-fu 577-8521
WebsiteOfficial website
Symbols
FlowerUme
TreeCamphor Laurel

Higashiōsaka (東大阪市, Higashiōsaka-shi; literally "East Osaka City") is a city located in Osaka Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 July 2023, the city had an estimated population of 486,464 in 233,124 households and a population density of 7,874 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 61.78 square kilometres (23.85 sq mi). The city is known as one of the industrial cities of Japan and "the rugby football town".