Gujō, Gifu

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Gujō
郡上市
Location of Gujō
Gujō's location in Gifu, Japan.
Location
Country Japan
Region Chūbu
Prefecture Gifu
Physical characteristics
Area 1,030.79 km² (397.99 sq mi)
Population (as of November 1, 2004)
     Total 49,626
     Density 48 /km² (124 /sq mi)
Location 35°45′N, 136°58′E
Symbols
Tree Maple
Gujō Government Office
Address 501-4297
228 Shimatani, Hachiman-chō, Gujō-shi, Gifu-ken
Phone number 0575-67-1121
Official website: City of Gujō

Gujō (郡上市 Gujō-shi?) is a city in Gifu Prefecture, Japan.

As of November 1, 2004, the city has an estimated population of 49,626 and a density of 48 persons per km². The total area is 1,030.79 km².

[edit] History

The city was established in March 1, 2004 by the merger of Hachiman, Yamato, Shirotori, Takasu, Minami, Meihō, and Wara.

In summer, a famous all night dance festival is held in Gujō which attracts many visitors.

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Cities
Ena | Gero | Gifu (capital) | Gujō | Hashima | Hida | Kakamigahara | Kaizu | Kani | Mino | Minokamo | Mizuho | Mizunami | Motosu | Nakatsugawa | Ōgaki | Seki | Tajimi | Takayama | Toki | Yamagata
Districts
Anpachi | Fuwa | Hashima | Ibi | Kamo | Kani | Motosu | Ōno | Yōrō
  See also: Towns and villages by district edit