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Ōtsu, Shiga

Japan

Regional capital35.0000° N, 135.8667° E

Ōtsu, in Shiga, Japan, is a regional capital. Its population is 345,070.

Population345,070
ProvinceShiga
Coordinates35.0000° N, 135.8667° E
CountryJapan
Rank in Japan#74 of 50,799

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About Ōtsu

The geographic coordinates of Ōtsu are 35.00° N, 135.87° E, placing it in the Northern Hemisphere. Administratively, it falls within Shiga, Japan.

Out of 50,799 localities in Japan, Ōtsu ranks #74 with 345,070 inhabitants.

Cities in Shiga

Within the Shiga region of Japan, Ōtsu stands alongside cities like Kusatsu, Hikone, Nagahama. Ōtsu has 345,070 inhabitants.

Kusatsu143,913Hikone113,647Nagahama113,636Youkaichi112,819Kōka89,619Moriyama85,485Ōmihachiman82,233Rittō70,312Konan54,607Yasu50,695

Nearby Cities

Ōtsu has 20 nearby cities and towns within a 25 km radius.

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TsurunosatoCity
1 km
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AkibadaiCity
1.7 km
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ZezeCity
2 km
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FujimidaiCity
2.6 km
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HonmaruchōCity
2.6 km
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ShinomiyaCity
3.2 km
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KoyamaCity
3.2 km
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KitaōjiCity
3.9 km
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OtowaCity
4 km
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ŌtsukaCity
4 km
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AwazuchōCity
4 km
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KokubuCity
4.4 km
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AnshuCity
4.4 km
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ŌeCity
4.5 km
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HieidairaNeighborhood
4.7 km
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SetaCity
4.8 km
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ŌgayaCity
4.9 km
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Ōmi big bridgeCity
5 km
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HigashinoCity
5.2 km
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ŌyakeCity
5.4 km

Universities in Ōtsu

Ōtsu is home to 2 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
Kyoto Pharmaceutical University1884——
Kyoto Tachibana University1902——
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#1 Tokyo9,733,276#2 Yokohama3,777,491#3 Osaka2,753,862#4 Nagoya2,332,176#5 Sapporo1,973,832
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Ōtsu?

Ōtsu has a population of 345,070. It ranks #74 in Japan by population.

What province or state is Ōtsu in?

Ōtsu is located in Shiga, Japan.

Where is Ōtsu located?

Ōtsu is located at coordinates 35.00° N, 135.87° E in Shiga, Japan.

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