, Administrative city in Wakayama Prefecture, Japan
Description
Gobo extends across 43.91 square kilometers on the coast of Wakayama Prefecture with a population density of 480 persons per square kilometer.
History
The village acquired its name from the Hidaka-Gobo temple, a branch of Nishi Hongan-ji Buddhist temple, constructed at this location in 1528.
Culture
The city maintains four public high schools and multiple elementary institutions, forming an educational network that serves the local student population.
Practical
The Gobo Industrial Park in the Shioya district contains manufacturing facilities, including a company that produces the majority of Japan's mahjong tiles.
Did you know?
Yellow hibiscus hamabo flowers grow at the mouth of the Hidaka River, where the specific microclimate supports their summer blooming cycle.
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