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A town grown around a temple, its grid plan still legible in the streets.
About this place
Gobō (御坊市, Gobō-shi) is a city located in Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. As of May 2024, the city had an estimated population of 21,260 in 10,801 households and a population density of 480 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 43.91 square kilometres (16.95 sq mi).
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Source ja.wikipedia.org ↗Key facts
Founded / opened：1595 Highlights / collection：Town plan centred on the temple, Earthen-walled storehouses and townhouses Genre：Architecture
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