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Ōsaka-Kōbe metropolitan area
Shrine in Kōbe, Japan.
Amagasaki is a significant industrial center within the Osaka-Kōbe metropolitan area. Its manufacturing sector produces a diverse range of goods, including:
- Iron and steel products12
- Electrical machinery12
- Chemicals12
- Transport vehicles1
- Metallurgy2
- Cement2
- Paper2
Historically, the city's large modern factories were geared toward wartime production, but they have since evolved to support these varied industrial outputs. The primary industrial belt is located along the coast of Osaka Bay, benefiting from the city's strong economic ties to Osaka and its extensive transportation infrastructure.12