Kishiwada, Osaka

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Kishiwada, Osaka

Name

Kishiwada, Osaka

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Obec / Město

Summary

Kishiwada is a city located in Osaka Prefecture, Japan, known for its Danjiri Matsuri festival. Historically part of Izumi Province, it developed as a castle town during the Sengoku period due to its strategic location. Kishiwada Castle was rebuilt in 1597 and served as the center of Kishiwada Domain under the Okabe clan.

Statistics

Area

72.72 km²

Population

205,561

Location