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Osaka

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Location & Surroundings

Osaka is a city in Japan with 2,753,862 inhabitants, at 4 m elevation. The national capital Tokyo is about 395 km to the east. The nearest airport is Osaka International Airport, 12 km away.

Also known as: 大阪 · Ōsaka-shi · おおさかし · 大阪市 · أوساكا · Ōsaka

Overview

Osaka is designated city in Osaka Prefecture, Japan — JA 大阪府庁所在地.

It is located in Osaka Prefecture, Santo, Japan, Asia.

Established in 1889-04-01.

The population is about 2,751,862 (2021).

It covers about 223 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 20 metre.

Also known as: Osaka City, Ōsaka, Ōsaka City, Ōsaka-shi

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Locator map

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Locator map

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Basic Data

  • Country Japan
  • Located in Osaka Prefecture
  • Area 223 square kilometre
  • Type seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLA)
  • seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    34° 41' 38" N, 135° 30' 4" E
  • Elevation DEM: 4 m
  • Timezone Asia/Tokyo
  • Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 2,753,862
  • Pop. Density 16,749 p/km²
  • Built-up 35.7%
  • Settlement Urban centre
  • Currency Yen (JPY)
  • Phone Prefix +81

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Subdivisions

Alternate Names

ja
大阪
ja
Ōsaka-shi
ja
おおさかし
ja zh
大阪市
ar
أوساكا
de it et
Ōsaka
ru bg uk sr
Осака
th
โอซะกะ
ug
ئوساكا
bn
ওসাকা
he
אוסקה
hu
Oszaka
hu
Ószaka
cs
Ósaka
eo
Osako
fa
اوزاکا
gl la
Osaca
ka
ოსაკა
ko
오사카 시

Weather in Osaka

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Osaka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 19.9 C with overcast skies and a 3.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 17.8 to 23.8 C, max wind 6.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 589 W/m2.

Temperature
19.9 C
Wind
3.9 m/s N (6 deg)
Humidity
71 %
Pressure
1,010.7 hPa
Clouds
96 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 19.9 3.9 6 71 1,010.7 - / 0.00 96 0.0 n/a
6h 23.8 6.3 356 41 1,008.8 0.00 / 0.00 0 589.0 n/a
12h 19.1 4.9 356 62 1,012.4 0.00 / 0.00 1 90.6 n/a
18h 17.8 2.6 328 61 1,013.7 0.00 / 0.00 9 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 20.3 6.0 0 50 1,017.3 0.00 / 0.00 27 117.7 n/a
30h 22.0 7.3 1 39 1,017.4 0.00 / 0.00 0 689.3 n/a
36h 18.4 3.3 13 51 1,021.2 0.00 / 0.00 0 90.5 n/a
42h 16.0 1.4 67 64 1,022.4 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
Thursday 19.0 3.0 33 53 1,024.0 0.00 / 0.00 0 128.4 n/a
54h 24.9 2.7 42 43 1,021.2 0.00 / 0.00 0 679.3 n/a
60h 19.9 3.5 28 64 1,023.2 0.00 / 0.00 0 86.2 n/a
66h 18.1 2.5 48 76 1,023.0 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
Friday 21.9 3.3 72 67 1,023.8 0.00 / 0.00 0 122.5 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-06 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Osaka?
Now 19.9 C with overcast skies and a 3.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 17.8 to 23.8 C, max wind 6.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 589 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Osaka today?
Sunrise around 05:54 and sunset around 17:37 (local time). Day length about 11h 43m.
What is the local time in Osaka?
Local time is 14:41. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Osaka?
Osaka is a seat of a first-order administrative division.
How many people live in Osaka?
Population about 2,753,862.
What is the elevation of Osaka?
DEM 4 m.
Where is Osaka located?
It is at 34.69379, 135.50107 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Osaka in?
It is in Japan.

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Last updated 2024-09-05
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