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Osaka is a massive city. Anyone who lives here would understand this first hand. Despite its huge size, there is considerable debate to how many people live there. In the city centre,which is quite small, there are only two million people. Ive seen population figures of between 10 and 20 million for its metropolitain area that includes Kyoto to Kobe and across to Nara. It acutually streches much further.But I guess you have to draw the line somewhere.
Here is a cut and paste from Osaka's city website.It gives the answer to what ive been looking for years.
Osaka Metropolitan Area
Osaka forms an urban metropolis integrated with the rapid urbanization of the surrounding areas. The Osaka Metropolitan Area refers to the urban area closely related to Osaka geographically, socially and commercially. The area is undergoing a large growth in population, industry, and economic progress, and the industry, economy and citizens’ lifestyles cover a broad range of activities.
Basically, 128 municipalities including Osaka City constitute this area.
The Osaka Metropolitan Area covers a total area of 7,800 square kilometers within a radius of about 50 to 60 km from the center of Osaka. The population totaled about 17 million as of 1995, making it one of the biggest metropolitan areas in the world.
Among these municipalities, 29 cities are located within a radius of approximately 20 km and are considered primary areas. They are closely related to Osaka City in the following aspects: straight-line distance, distance in time, continuous urban area, and population employed in Osaka City. In addition, 98 municipalities on the city outskirts are considered secondary areas.

Here's the same area on google.A bit patchy with all the photos, but you get the drift. This city is a monster.Notice how the urban areas go on beyond the picture .Japan is a crazy place.

Love it!!!!
Here is a cut and paste from Osaka's city website.It gives the answer to what ive been looking for years.
Osaka Metropolitan Area
Osaka forms an urban metropolis integrated with the rapid urbanization of the surrounding areas. The Osaka Metropolitan Area refers to the urban area closely related to Osaka geographically, socially and commercially. The area is undergoing a large growth in population, industry, and economic progress, and the industry, economy and citizens’ lifestyles cover a broad range of activities.
Basically, 128 municipalities including Osaka City constitute this area.
The Osaka Metropolitan Area covers a total area of 7,800 square kilometers within a radius of about 50 to 60 km from the center of Osaka. The population totaled about 17 million as of 1995, making it one of the biggest metropolitan areas in the world.
Among these municipalities, 29 cities are located within a radius of approximately 20 km and are considered primary areas. They are closely related to Osaka City in the following aspects: straight-line distance, distance in time, continuous urban area, and population employed in Osaka City. In addition, 98 municipalities on the city outskirts are considered secondary areas.

Here's the same area on google.A bit patchy with all the photos, but you get the drift. This city is a monster.Notice how the urban areas go on beyond the picture .Japan is a crazy place.

Love it!!!!