Gobō, Wakayama

Gobō (御坊市 Gobō-shi) is a city located in Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. The city was founded on April 1, 1954. As of 2003, the city has an estimated population of 27,483 and the population density of 627.75 km². The total area is 43.78 km². Gobō has Kishū Railway Line, a very short railroad, only 2.7 km (1.7 mi). It runs between JR Gobō Station (on the Kisei Main Line) and Nishi-Gobō Station at a speed of 20 km/h (12 mph), taking eight minutes. This railroad is called "rinkō" by local people.

Gobō, Wakayama

Gobō (御坊市 Gobō-shi) is a city located in Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. The city was founded on April 1, 1954. As of 2003, the city has an estimated population of 27,483 and the population density of 627.75 km². The total area is 43.78 km². Gobō has Kishū Railway Line, a very short railroad, only 2.7 km (1.7 mi). It runs between JR Gobō Station (on the Kisei Main Line) and Nishi-Gobō Station at a speed of 20 km/h (12 mph), taking eight minutes. This railroad is called "rinkō" by local people.