Gōdo, Gifu

Gōdo 神戸町
Town
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Location of Gōdo in Gifu Prefecture
Gōdo Location in Japan
Coordinates: 35°25′N 136°37′E / 35.417°N 136.617°E / 35.417; 136.617Coordinates: 35°25′N 136°37′E / 35.417°N 136.617°E / 35.417; 136.617
Country	Japan
Region	Chūbu
Prefecture	Gifu Prefecture
District	Anpachi
Government
• Mayor	Seiki Tanimura
Area
• Total	18.77 km2 (7.25 sq mi)
Population (July 2011[1])
• Total	19,902
• Density	1,100/km2 (2,700/sq mi)
Symbols
• Tree	Ilex integra[2]
• Flower	Rose[2]
Time zone	Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
City hall address	Ōaza Gōdo 1111, Gōdo-chō, Anpachi-gun, Gifu-ken 503-2392
Website	www.town.godo.gifu.jp

Gōdo (神戸町, Gōdo-chō) is a town located in Anpachi District, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. It is located in the southwestern portion of the prefecture and is well known for its various flora, including roses and pines.

As of July 2011, the town has an estimated population of 19,902. The total area is 18.77 km².

History

• April 1, 1889 - The Gōdo is established as a village.
• 1892 - The village becomes a town.
• April 1, 1950 - Merged with the village Kita Hirano.
• April 1, 1954 - Merged with the villages of Shimomiya and Minami Hirano.
• April 1, 1960 - Absorbed the Nishizakura section of the neighboring town Ōno.
• 2004 - Citizens rejected a merger with the neighboring city of Ōgaki.

Notes

External links

• Media related to Gōdo, Gifu at Wikimedia Commons
• Gōdo's official website (in Japanese)