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Habikino

Habikino
羽曳野市
City
Flag of Habikino
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Location of Habikino in Osaka Prefecture
Location of Habikino in Osaka Prefecture
Habikino is located in Japan
Habikino
Habikino
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 34°33′N 135°36′E / 34.550°N 135.600°E / 34.550; 135.600Coordinates: 34°33′N 135°36′E / 34.550°N 135.600°E / 34.550; 135.600
Country Japan
Region Kansai
Prefecture Osaka Prefecture
Government
 • Mayor Tsuguo Kitagawa
Area
 • Total 26.44 km2 (10.21 sq mi)
Population (January 1, 2010)
 • Total 117,223
 • Density 4,430/km2 (11,500/sq mi)
Symbols
 • Tree Mandarin Orange
 • Flower Peach
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
City hall address 4-1-1 Konda, Habikino-shi, Ōsaka-fu
583-8585
Website www.city.habikino.lg.jp

Habikino (羽曳野市 Habikino-shi?) is a city located in eastern Osaka Prefecture, Japan. It is particularly well known for its grape production, as well as the many ancient burial mounds that dot its landscape. The city was founded on January 15, 1959.

As of January 1, 2010, the city has an estimated population of 117,223 and a population density of 4,430 persons per km². The total area is 26.44 km².

Yu Darvish was born and grown up in this city.

Minami-Hanna Expressway (two interchanges within city limits):



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