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{{about|a city in Japan formerly named Sayama|the city currently known as Sayama|Sayama, Saitama}}
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[[File:Osakasayama-city-office.jpg|thumb|City hall]]
[[file:狭山池を中心とした街並み.jpg|right|thumb|260px|Sayama Pond]]
{{nihongo|'''Ōsakasayama'''|大阪狭山市|Ōsakasayama-shi}} is a [[Cities of Japan|city]] in [[Osaka Prefecture]], Japan. {{As of|2022|01|31}}, the city had an estimated [[population]] of 58,465 in 26128 households and a [[population density]] of 4900 persons per km<sup>2</sup>.<ref name="Ōsakasayama-hp">{{cite web |url=http://www.city.osakasayama.osaka.jp/gyosei/jinkotokei/jinko/1414551246186.html|title= Ōsakasayama city official statistics|location= Japan|language= ja}}</ref> The total area of the city is {{convert|11.92|sqkm|sqmi}}.


==Geography==
{{nihongo|'''Ōsakasayama'''|大阪狭山市|Ōsakasayama-shi}} is a [[Cities of Japan|city]] in [[Osaka Prefecture]], Japan. The city was founded on October 1, 1987, after the town of Sayama was reorganized into the city of Ōsakasayama.
Ōsakasayama is located in the southeastern part of Osaka Prefecture. [[Sayama pond]], which is said to be the oldest dam-type reservoir in Japan, is located in the center of the city and is a symbol of the city.


===Neighboring municipalities===
As of 2010, the city has an estimated [[population]] of 58,172 and a [[population density]] of 4,900 persons per km². The total area is 11.86&nbsp;km².
Osaka Prefecture
*[[Kawachinagano, Osaka|Kawachinagano]]
*[[Sakai, Osaka|Sakai]]
*[[Tondabayashi, Osaka|Tondabayashi]]


==Climate==
A campus of [[Tezukayama Gakuin University]] is located in the city.
Ōsakasayama has a [[Humid subtropical climate]] (Köppen ''Cfa'') characterized by warm summers and cool winters with light to no snowfall. The average annual temperature in Ōsakasayama is 14.6&nbsp;°C. The average annual rainfall is 1475&nbsp;mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 26.6&nbsp;°C, and lowest in January, at around 3.2&nbsp;°C.<ref>[https://en.climate-data.org/asia/japan/osaka-prefecture/osakasayama-4829/ Ōsakasayama climate data]</ref>

==Demographics==
Per Japanese census data,<ref>[https://www.citypopulation.de/php/japan-osaka.php Ōsakasayama population statistics]</ref> the population of Ōsakasayama has increased form the 1960s through 1990s and has now leveled off.

{{Historical populations
| 1920 | 5160
| 1930 | 5732
| 1940 | 6361
| 1950 | 9114
| 1960 | 9648
| 1970 | 19198
| 1980 | 46508
| 1990 | 54319
| 2000 | 56996
| 2010 | 58238
|align = none
| footnote =
}}

==History==
The area of the modern city of Ōsakasayama was within ancient [[Kawachi Province]]. From 1600 to the [[Meiji restoration]] it was the seat of the [[Later Hōjō clan]], rulers of [[Sayama Domain]] under the [[Tokugawa shogunate]]. The area became part of Osaka Prefecture from 1881. The villages of Sayama was created with the establishment of the modern municipalities system on April 1, 1889. On April 1, 1896 the area became part of [[Minamikawachi District, Osaka]]. Sayama was elevated to town status on April 1, 1951. On October 1, 1987, Sayama was raised to city status. To avoid confusion with the city of [[Sayama, Saitama|Sayama]] in [[Saitama Prefecture]], the name was changed to Ōsakasayama.

==Government==
Ōsakasayama has a [[mayor-council]] form of government with a directly elected mayor and a [[unicameral]] city council of 15 members. Ōsakasayama, collectively with Tondabayashi and the smaller municipalities of [[Minamikawachi District, Osaka|Minamikawachi District]] contributes two members to the [[Osaka Prefectural Assembly]]. In terms of national politics, the city is part of Osaka 15th district of the [[House of Representatives of Japan|lower house]] of the [[Diet of Japan]].

==Economy==
Due to its location next to the large metropolis of Osaka City and Sakai, Sayama has developed into a [[commuter town]] with large [[planned community|New Town]] developments from the 1970s through 1990s, inlacing the large-scale Sayama New Town, in the southern part of the city. Traditionally, the area was known for growing grapes.

==Education==
Ōsakasayama has seven public elementary schools and three public middle schools operated by the city government and one public high school operated by the Osaka Prefectural Department of Education. The medical school of [[Kindai University]] is located in Ōsakasayama.

==Transportation==
===Railway===
[[File:Nankai group logo.svg|15px]] [[Nankai Electric Railway]] - [[File:Nankai koya line symbol.svg|15px]] [[Nankai Kōya Line]]
* {{STN|Sayama}} - {{STN|Ōsakasayamashi}} - {{STN|Kongō}}

===Highway===
* {{jct|country=JPN|Route|310}}


==Sister cities==
==Sister cities==
* {{Flag icon|United States}} [[Ontario, Oregon]]
*{{flagicon|USA}} [[Ontario, Oregon]], United States

==Local attractions==
*[[Sayama pond]], National Historic Site
** [https://sayamaikehaku.osakasayama.osaka.jp/　Osaka Prefectural Sayamaike Museum] - The museum was designed by [[Tadao Ando]]

==Notable people from Ōsakasayama==
* [[Rikka Ihara]], Japanese actress and singer
* [[Teppei Koike]], Japanese actor, singer and member of the singer-songwriter duo [[WaT]]
* [[Yuki Kotani]], [[Soccer in Japan|Japanese football player]] ([[Roasso Kumamoto]], [[J3 League]]/[[Cerezo Osaka]], [[J1 League]])
* [[Yuki Muroya]], Japanese [[Professional shogi player#women's professional|women's professional shogi player]] ranked 3-[[Dan (rank)#Modern usage in shogi|dan]]
* [[Shigeyuki Nakarai]], Japanese [[Breakdancing|breakdancer]]
* [[Tomoka Nishiyama]], Japanese [[Professional shogi player|apprentice shogi professional player]] ranked 3-[[Dan (rank)#Modern usage in shogi|dan]]
* [[Aki Takayama]], Japanese former [[synchronised swimming]] athlete
* [[Tatsuhiro Tamura]], [[Baseball in Japan|Japanese professional]] [[baseball catcher]] ([[Chiba Lotte Marines]], [[Nippon Professional Baseball]] – [[Pacific League]])
* [[Kenkichi Ueda]], general in the [[Imperial Japanese Army]]
* [[Kan Usuki]], [[Japanese idol]], [[Japanese comedy|comedian]], musician, [[Pin Art]]ist and drummer

==References==
{{reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
{{Commons category|Osakasayama, Osaka}}
{{Commons category|Osakasayama, Osaka}}
* {{official website|http://www.city.osakasayama.osaka.jp}} {{ja icon}}
* {{official website|http://www.city.osakasayama.osaka.jp}} {{in lang|ja}}


{{Osaka}}
{{Osaka}}

{{Authority control}}
{{Authority control}}


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Latest revision as of 00:27, 5 October 2024

This article is about a city in Japan formerly named Sayama. For the city currently known as Sayama, see Sayama, Saitama.

Ōsakasayama
大阪狭山市
City
Ōsakasayama City Hall
Ōsakasayama City Hall
Flag of Ōsakasayama
Flag
Official seal of Ōsakasayama
Seal
Location of Ōsakasayama in Osaka Prefecture
Location of Ōsakasayama in Osaka Prefecture
Ōsakasayama is located in Japan
Ōsakasayama
Ōsakasayama
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 34°30′N 135°33′E / 34.500°N 135.550°E / 34.500; 135.550
CountryJapan
RegionKansai
PrefectureOsaka
Government
 • MayorTomoyoshi Yoshida (since April 2003)
Area
 • Total11.92 km2 (4.60 sq mi)
Population
 (January 31, 2022)
 • Total58,465
 • Density4,900/km2 (13,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+09:00 (JST)
City hall address1-2384-1 Sayama, Sayama-shi, Osaka-fu 589-8501
WebsiteOfficial website
Symbols
FlowerAzalea
TreeCherry blossom
Sayama Pond

Ōsakasayama (大阪狭山市, Ōsakasayama-shi) is a city in Osaka Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 January 2022, the city had an estimated population of 58,465 in 26128 households and a population density of 4900 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 11.92 square kilometres (4.60 sq mi).

Geography

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Ōsakasayama is located in the southeastern part of Osaka Prefecture. Sayama pond, which is said to be the oldest dam-type reservoir in Japan, is located in the center of the city and is a symbol of the city.

Neighboring municipalities

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Osaka Prefecture

Climate

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Ōsakasayama has a Humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa) characterized by warm summers and cool winters with light to no snowfall. The average annual temperature in Ōsakasayama is 14.6 °C. The average annual rainfall is 1475 mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 26.6 °C, and lowest in January, at around 3.2 °C.[2]

Demographics

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Per Japanese census data,[3] the population of Ōsakasayama has increased form the 1960s through 1990s and has now leveled off.

Historical population
YearPop.±%
1920 5,160—    
1930 5,732+11.1%
1940 6,361+11.0%
1950 9,114+43.3%
1960 9,648+5.9%
1970 19,198+99.0%
1980 46,508+142.3%
1990 54,319+16.8%
2000 56,996+4.9%
2010 58,238+2.2%

History

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The area of the modern city of Ōsakasayama was within ancient Kawachi Province. From 1600 to the Meiji restoration it was the seat of the Later Hōjō clan, rulers of Sayama Domain under the Tokugawa shogunate. The area became part of Osaka Prefecture from 1881. The villages of Sayama was created with the establishment of the modern municipalities system on April 1, 1889. On April 1, 1896 the area became part of Minamikawachi District, Osaka. Sayama was elevated to town status on April 1, 1951. On October 1, 1987, Sayama was raised to city status. To avoid confusion with the city of Sayama in Saitama Prefecture, the name was changed to Ōsakasayama.

Government

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Ōsakasayama has a mayor-council form of government with a directly elected mayor and a unicameral city council of 15 members. Ōsakasayama, collectively with Tondabayashi and the smaller municipalities of Minamikawachi District contributes two members to the Osaka Prefectural Assembly. In terms of national politics, the city is part of Osaka 15th district of the lower house of the Diet of Japan.

Economy

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Due to its location next to the large metropolis of Osaka City and Sakai, Sayama has developed into a commuter town with large New Town developments from the 1970s through 1990s, inlacing the large-scale Sayama New Town, in the southern part of the city. Traditionally, the area was known for growing grapes.

Education

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Ōsakasayama has seven public elementary schools and three public middle schools operated by the city government and one public high school operated by the Osaka Prefectural Department of Education. The medical school of Kindai University is located in Ōsakasayama.

Transportation

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Railway

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Nankai Electric Railway - Nankai Kōya Line

Highway

[edit]

Sister cities

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Local attractions

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Notable people from Ōsakasayama

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References

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  1. ^ "Ōsakasayama city official statistics" (in Japanese). Japan.
  2. ^ Ōsakasayama climate data
  3. ^ Ōsakasayama population statistics
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