Gokase, Miyazaki

Demographics

Per Japanese census data, the population of Gokase in 2020 is 3,472 people.

History

The area of Gokase was part of ancient Hyūga Province. During the Edo period, it was part of the holdings of Nobeoka Domain. The villages of Sankasho and Kuraoka within Nishiusuki District, Miyazaki were established on April 1, 1889, with the creation of the modern municipalities system. The two villages merged to form the town of Gokase on August 1, 1956.

Government

Kadogawa has a mayor-council form of government with a directly elected mayor and a unicameral town council of nine members. Gokase, collectively with the towns of Takachiho and Hinokage contributes one member to the Miyazaki Prefectural Assembly. In terms of national politics, the town is part of the Miyazaki 2nd district of the lower house of the Diet of Japan.

Economy

Gokase has a very rural economy, based on forestry and agriculture. Production of sansai and fish-farming of seema are important local economic activities.

Education

Gokase has four public elementary school and one public junior high schools operated by the town government and one combined secondary school operated by the Miyazaki Prefectural Board of Education.

Transportation

Railways

Gokase has no passenger train service. The nearest station is on the Minamiaso Railway Takamori Line or on the JR Kyushu Hōhi Main Line.