Kōya, Wakayama
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| Kōya 高野町 |
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| Coordinates: 34°13′N 135°35′E / 34.217°N 135.583°ECoordinates: 34°13′N 135°35′E / 34.217°N 135.583°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Kansai |
| Prefecture | Wakayama Prefecture |
| District | Ito |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Takeji Kise (since May 2010) |
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| • Total | 137.08 km2 (52.93 sq mi) |
| Population (October 1, 2010) | |
| • Total | 3,879 |
| • Density | 28/km2 (73/sq mi) |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) |
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| - Tree | Sciadopitys verticillata |
| - Flower | Rhododendron |
| Phone number | 81-(0)736-56-3000 |
| 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 | Town of Kōya |
Kōya (高野町 Kōya-chō) is a town located on a plateau atop Mt. Koya in Ito District, Wakayama, 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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