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Hirakata

City in Ōsaka, Japan

Overview

Hirakata is a lively city set between Osaka and Kyoto, offering a blend of modern urban life and tranquil residential neighborhoods. Known for its large amusement park and proximity to scenic river spots, the city is a pleasant mix of convenience and local culture.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Ōsaka
Population
396,694
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
34.81°, 135.65°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
87
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,555
Local Cost
$920
Local Income
$2,100
Cashless
77
English
58
Temperature
13.7°C
Summer Avg
23.8°C
Winter Avg
3.4°C
Record High
34.1°C
Record Low
-6.4°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
1657 mm
Internet Speed
295 Mbps
Upload
262 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
230
Coworking
1
Cafes
48
Nightlife
59
Parks
122
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ITM
Distance
19 km

Neighborhoods

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Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 8 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 82/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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