Taishi, Osaka

Taishi
太子町
Town

Location of Taishi in Osaka Prefecture
Taishi

Location in Japan

Coordinates: 34°31′N 135°39′E / 34.517°N 135.650°E / 34.517; 135.650Coordinates: 34°31′N 135°39′E / 34.517°N 135.650°E / 34.517; 135.650
Country Japan
Region Kansai
Kinki
Prefecture Osaka Prefecture
District Minamikawachi
Area
  Total 14.17 km2 (5.47 sq mi)
Population (2009)
  Total 14,277
  Density 1,000/km2 (2,600/sq mi)
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
Website www.town.taishi.osaka.jp

Taishi (太子町 Taishi-chō) is a town located in Minamikawachi District, Osaka Prefecture, Japan.

As of 2009, the town has an estimated population of 14,277 and a density of 1,008 persons per km². The total area is 14.17 km².

Ono no Imoko, a politician of Asuka Period, was buried here.


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