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 2003, the town has an estimated population of 5,013 and a density of 36.57 persons per km². The total area is 137.08 km².
External links
- Official town website (in Japanese)
Coordinates: 34°13′N 135°35′E / 34.217°N 135.583°E
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