Otsu (Ōtsu), Shiga
Otsu: This Japanese city is the capital of Shiga Prefecture, situated on the southwestern shore of Lake Biwa, the largest freshwater lake in Japan.
About
Quick Facts about Ōtsu
| Population | 342,175 |
| Country | Japan |
| State | Shiga (Japan) |
| County | Ōtsu-shi |
| Instagram username | hello.otsu.japan |
| Area | 464.1 km2 |
| Official name | 大津市, 大津町 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.0000,135.8667 |
| Legislative body | Q24861357 |
| Capital city | Ōtsu is capital of Shiga Prefecture |
| Time Zone | UTC+09:00 |
| Local time | 15:22:00 (23rd April 2026) |
Geography
Ōtsu is located at 35°0'0"N 135°52'0"E (35.0000000, 135.8666700). It has 4 neighbors: Uji, Kyoto, Kusatsu and Koka.
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- Interlaken
- Würzburg (1979 )
Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 341,684 | - | census |
| 2015 | 340,973 | -0.21% | 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z |
| 2019 | 342,175 | 0.35% | 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z |
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