Gujō, Gifu

Gujō (郡上市, Gujō-shi) is a city located in Gifu, Japan. As of 1 February 2019, the city had an estimated population of 41,858, and a population density of 41 persons per km2, in 15,341 households. The total area of the city was 851.21 square kilometres (328.65 sq mi), including Gujo Hachiman, a part of the city that was an independent town until 2004, and has a large summer Bon odori festival, Gujo Odori.

Gujō
郡上市
Location of Gujō in Gifu Prefecture
Gujō
 
Coordinates: 35°44′54.8″N 136°57′51.6″E
CountryJapan
RegionChūbu
PrefectureGifu
First official recorded82 AD
City settledMarch 1, 2004
Government
  MayorToshiaki Hioki
Area
  Total1,030.75 km2 (397.97 sq mi)
Population
 (February 1, 2019)
  Total41,858
  Density41/km2 (110/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+9 (Japan Standard Time)
Phone number0575-67-1121
Address228 Shimatani, Hachiman-chō, Gujō-shi, Gifu-ken 501-4297
ClimateCfa
WebsiteOfficial website
Symbols
FlowerMagnolia kobus
TreeMaple
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