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Katano, Administrative division in Osaka Prefecture, Japan

The city of Katano extends over 25.55 square kilometers, with forests covering half of its territory and the Amano River flowing through its center.

The region gained prominence during the Heian period for its hunting grounds, later establishing the villages of Katano and Iwafune in 1889.

The educational framework of Katano comprises ten elementary schools, four middle schools, and one public high school serving the local population.

The transportation network includes services by JR West and Keihan Electric Railway, connecting residents to major urban centers in Osaka Prefecture.

The population density reaches 3,000 persons per square kilometer, with 77,401 residents distributed across 33,417 households as of December 2021.

Location: Osaka Prefecture

Inception: July 1, 1939

Shares border with: Ikoma, Hirakata, Neyagawa, Shijonawate

Website: https://city.katano.osaka.jp

GPS coordinates: 34.78794,135.67994

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:24

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