Gobo, Wakayama
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is a city
located in Wakayama
, Japan
.
As of 2003, the city has an estimated population
of 27,483 and the density
of . The total area is 43.78 square kilometre.
The city was founded on April 1, 1954.
Gobō has Kishu railway, a very short railroad, only 2.7 km (1.7 mi). It runs between JR Gobō Station and Nishi Gobō Station at a speed of 20 km/h (12.4 mph) taking eight minutes. This railroad is called "rinkō" by local people.
Gobō's plant is Hibiscus hamabo. They are kind of hollyhock, growing 3 to 5 m (9.8 to 16.4 ft) in height. Yellow flowers bloom in the summer. They grow at the outlet of the Hidaka River and reflect the city’s climate.
Gobō is well known for flower production. Gobō's catchphrase is "hanamaru Gobō". Many different kinds of flowers are grown in the city's greenhouses.
Gobō is also well known as a mahjong
tile and dice manufacturer. Gobō's mahjong tile and dice share is number one in Japan.
Gobō has "Gobō Synthesis Sport Park". This park has a baseball ground and multipurpose ground, training place and more. It is a popular relaxation spot among the locals.
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located in Wakayama
Wakayama Prefecture
is a prefecture of Japan located on the Kii Peninsula in the Kansai region on Honshū island. The capital is the city of Wakayama.- History :Present-day Wakayama is mostly the western part of the province of Kii.- 1953 Wakayama Prefecture flood disaster :...
, Japan
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As of 2003, the city has an estimated population
Population
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of 27,483 and the density
Population density
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of . The total area is 43.78 square kilometre.
The city was founded on April 1, 1954.
Gobō has Kishu railway, a very short railroad, only 2.7 km (1.7 mi). It runs between JR Gobō Station and Nishi Gobō Station at a speed of 20 km/h (12.4 mph) taking eight minutes. This railroad is called "rinkō" by local people.
Gobō's plant is Hibiscus hamabo. They are kind of hollyhock, growing 3 to 5 m (9.8 to 16.4 ft) in height. Yellow flowers bloom in the summer. They grow at the outlet of the Hidaka River and reflect the city’s climate.
Gobō is well known for flower production. Gobō's catchphrase is "hanamaru Gobō". Many different kinds of flowers are grown in the city's greenhouses.
Gobō is also well known as a mahjong
Mahjong
Mahjong, sometimes spelled Mah Jongg, is a game that originated in China, commonly played by four players...
tile and dice manufacturer. Gobō's mahjong tile and dice share is number one in Japan.
Gobō has "Gobō Synthesis Sport Park". This park has a baseball ground and multipurpose ground, training place and more. It is a popular relaxation spot among the locals.