Gojō, Nara

Gojō (五條市, Gojō-shi) is a city located in Nara Prefecture, Japan. The city was founded on October 15, 1957.

For the soap company, see GOJO.
Gojō

五條市
City
Gojo Shinmachi designated as Important Preservation Districts for Groups of Historic Buildings in Japan
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Location of Gojō in Nara Prefecture
Gojō
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 34°20′55″N 135°41′47″E
CountryJapan
RegionKansai
PrefectureNara Prefecture
Government
 • MayorYoshinori Ota (since May 2011)
Area
 • Total291.98 km2 (112.73 sq mi)
Population
 (May 31, 2011)
 • Total33,283
 • Density121.17/km2 (313.8/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+09:00 (JST)
City hall address1-1-1 Honmachi, Gojō-shi, Nara-ken
637-8501
Websitewww.city.gojo.lg.jp
Symbols
FlowerChinese bellflower
TreeCamphor Laurel

As of September 30, 2014, the city has an estimated population of 33,283, with 13,742 households.[1] It has a population density of 121.17 persons per km². The total area is 291.98 km².

On September 25, 2005, the villages of Nishiyoshino and Ōtō (both from Yoshino District) were merged into Gojō.

Geography

Located in western Nara Prefecture, the Yoshino River flows through the city. It is surrounded mostly by mountains, although the city hall is located in a flat basin. Situated north of the city hall is Mount Kongō, at 1125 m. Persimmon is a major fruit crop in Gojō.[2]

Neighboring municipalities

Education
  • Primary Schools
    • Gojō Elementary School
    • Sakaaibe Elementary School
    • Nishiyoshino Elementary School
    • Makino Elementary School
    • Nohara Elementary School
    • Ootō Elementary School
    • Uchi Elementary School
    • Kitauchi Elementary School
    • Ada Elementary School
  • Junior High Schools
    • Gojō Junior High School
    • Gojōnishi Junior High School
    • Gojōhigashi Junior High School
    • Nishiyoshino Junior High School
    • Ootō Junior High School
    • Nohara Junior High School
  • High Schools
    • Gojō High School
    • Chiben Gakuen High School

Transportation

Rail

Roads

References
  1. "平成26年9月30日現在" (PDF). Gojō City. September 30, 2014. Retrieved October 22, 2014.
  2. 2005.Kangaeru Shakaika Chizu.Tokyo:Yotsuya-Ōtsuka Publishing, p.36


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