Gose, Nara

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Gose
御所市
City

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Location of Gose in Nara Prefecture
Gose
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 34°28′N 135°44′E / 34.467°N 135.733°E / 34.467; 135.733Coordinates: 34°28′N 135°44′E / 34.467°N 135.733°E / 34.467; 135.733
Country Japan
Region Kansai
Prefecture Nara Prefecture
Government
  Mayor Yu Azuma (since June 2008)
Area
  Total 60.65 km2 (23.42 sq mi)
Population (February 29, 2012)
  Total 29,710
  Density 489.86/km2 (1,268.7/sq mi)
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
Symbols
- Tree Camphor Laurel
- Flower Azalea
Address 1-3 Gose-shi, Nara-ken
639-2298
Phone number 0745-62-3001
Website www.city.gose.nara.jp

Gose (御所市 Gose-shi) is a city located in Nara Prefecture, Japan. The city was founded on March 31, 1958.

As of February 29, 2012, the city has an estimated population of 29,710, with 12,480 households and a population density of 489.86 persons per km². The total area is 60.65 km².

Neighboring municipalities

Education

  • Gose Higashi High School
  • Seishou High School
  • Gose Technology High School

Notable locations

  • Kamotsuwa Shrine
  • Kamoyamaguchi Shrine
  • Takakamo Shrine
  • Katsuragi Hitokotonushi Shrine
  • Mount Yamato-Katsuragi (959.2 m)

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