Kōya, Wakayama

Kōya
高野町
Town

View of sightseeing of Mount Koya spot, with one of UNESCO World Heritage site

Location of Kōya in Wakayama Prefecture
Kōya

Location in Japan

Coordinates: 34°13′N 135°35′E / 34.217°N 135.583°E / 34.217; 135.583Coordinates: 34°13′N 135°35′E / 34.217°N 135.583°E / 34.217; 135.583
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, 2010)
  Total 3,879
  Density 28/km2 (73/sq mi)
Symbols
  Tree Sciadopitys verticillata
  Flower Rhododendron
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
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.town.koya.wakayama.jp

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.

As of October 1, 2010, the town has an estimated population of 3,879 and a density of 28.30 persons per km². The total area is 137.08 km².


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