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Gobō

Wakayama, Japan
Population23,481
PrefectureWakayama
Over 6531.2 %
Density535 /km²
Avg. temp17.0 °C
To Tokyo460 km
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Annual avg 17.0°C Warmest 27.4°C Coldest 7.3°C Rainfall 2,088 mm

About Gobō

Gobō is a city in Wakayama, Japan, with a population of about 23,481 inhabitants. About 31.2% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 51.3. The average taxable income is about 302.7万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 535/km² (ranked #258 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 56.6% and the city counts 3 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has declined by 22.8% (-5.3% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Gobō to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.

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Gobō — key statistics

Population23,4812020 census
Aged 65+31.2 %
Median age51.3
Income / taxpayer302.7万 yen2023
Density535/km²
Area43.9km²
Home ownership56.6 %2018
Vacant homes20.3 %2018
Hospitals3facilities
Clinics34facilities
Schools (primary+jr high)11schools
Rent / tatami1,930yen (2018)
Fiscal strength index0.522021
Doctors114physicians
Dental clinics18facilities
High schools2schools
Kindergartens5schools
Libraries1libraries
Unemployment4.7 %2020 census
Population trend 1980–2020 30,398 → 23,481

Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)

Train stations near Gobō

Closest railway stations.

Nishigobō Station1.6km
Shiyakushomae Station1.8km
Kiigobō Station2.0km
Gakumon Station2.0km
Gobō Station3.1km
Dōjōji Station3.3km
Wasa Station3.9km
Kiiuchihara Station5.4km
Inahara Station6.4km
Inami Station8.4km
Kiiyura Station10.5km
Kirime Station11.5km
Hirokawa Biichi Station14.6km
Iwashiro Station15.2km

Frequently asked questions

Gobō population?

About 23,481 inhabitants (2020 census).

Population density of Gobō?

About 535 inhabitants/km² (area 43.9 km²).

Average rent in Gobō?

About 1,930 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).

Distance from Gobō to Tokyo?

About 460 km in a straight line.