Moriguchi, Osaka

Moriguchi (守口市, Moriguchi-shi) is a city located in Osaka Prefecture, Japan which serves as a satellite city to Osaka. The city was founded on November 1, 1946.

Moriguchi

守口市
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Location of Moriguchi in Osaka Prefecture
Moriguchi
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 34°44′15″N 135°33′51″E
CountryJapan
RegionKansai
PrefectureOsaka Prefecture
Government
  MayorKatsuki Nishibata (since August 2011)
Area
  Total12.73 km2 (4.92 sq mi)
Population
 (March 1, 2017)
  Total143,877
  Density11,000/km2 (29,000/sq mi)
Symbols
  TreeCamphor Laurel
  FlowerRhododendron indicum
Time zoneUTC+9 (JST)
City hall address2-2-5 Keihan-hondōri, Moriguchi-shi, Ōsaka-fu
570-8666
Websitewww.city.moriguchi.osaka.jp

As of March 2017, the city has an estimated population of 143,877 and a population density of 11,000 persons per km².[1] The total area is 12.73 km².

Moriguchi has the head offices of Panasonic and its subsidiary Sanyo.

Surrounding municipalities

Transportation

Railways

Roads

Keihan Moriguchi Station and Keihan department store
  • Kinki Expressway
  • Hanshin Expressway
  • Route 1
  • Route 163
  • J-pop singer Ayaka was born in Moriguchi.

Sister and Friendship cities

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