Kōya, Wakayama
Kōya (高野町, Kōya-chō) is a town located on a plateau atop Mt. Koya in Ito District, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. The town is known as the headquarters of the Shingon sect of Japanese Buddhism.
Kōya 高野町 | |
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Town | |
View of sightseeing of Mount Koya spot, with one of UNESCO World Heritage site | |
Flag | |
Location of Kōya in Wakayama Prefecture | |
Kōya Location in Japan | |
Coordinates: 34°13′N 135°35′E | |
Country | Japan |
Region | Kansai |
Prefecture | Wakayama Prefecture |
District | Ito |
Government | |
• Mayor | Takeji Kise (since May 2010) |
Area | |
• Total | 137.08 km2 (52.93 sq mi) |
Population (October 1, 2016) | |
• Total | 3,279 |
• Density | 24/km2 (62/sq mi) |
Symbols | |
• Tree | Sciadopitys verticillata |
• Flower | Rhododendron |
Time zone | UTC+9 (JST) |
City hall address | Oji Koyasan 636, Koya Town, Ito District, Wakayama Prefecture (和歌山県伊都郡高野町大字高野山636) 648-0281 |
Website | www |
As of October 1, 2016, the town has an estimated population of 3,279 and a density of 24 persons per km². The total area is 137.08 km².
Geography
Transportation
Railway
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External links
Media related to Kōya, Wakayama at Wikimedia Commons - Kōya official website (in Japanese)
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