Gero is a city located in Gifu, Japan., the city had an estimated population of 33,283, and a population density of 39 persons per km2, in 12,253 households. The total area of the city was. The city is famous for its hot springs.
Geography
Gero is located in east-central Gifu Prefecture. The Hida River and the Maze River run throughout the city. Over 91% of the city area is covered by mountains and forest. Much of the city is within the borders of the Hida-Kisogawa Quasi-National Park. the volcano, Mount Ontake is located in Gero.
Climate
The city has a climate characterized by hot and humid summers, and mild winters. The average annual temperature in Gero is 13.0 °C. The average annual rainfall is 2103 mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 26.0 °C, and lowest in January, at around 0.5 °C.
Neighbouring municipalities
Gifu Prefecture
*Takayama
*Seki
*Nakatsugawa
*Gujō
*Shirakawa
*Hichisō
Nagano Prefecture
*Kiso
*Ōtaki
Demographics
Per Japanese census data, the population of Gero has declined steadily over the past 40 years.
Census Year
Population
1970
44,254
1980
42,581
1990
41,576
2000
40,102
2010
36,314
2020
31,807
History
The area around Gero was part of traditional Hida Province. During the Edo period, it was part of the tenryō controlled directly by the Tokugawa shogunate. During the post-Meiji restoration cadastral reforms, the area was organised into Mashita District, Gifu. The village of Gero of created on July 1, 1889 with the establishment of the modern municipalities system. It was raised to town status on January 1, 1925. Gero merged with the towns of Hagiwara, Kanayama and Osaka, and the village of Maze on March 1, 2004 to form the city of Gero.
Gero's major industry is tourism. It is known throughout Japan for its onsen, which are mentioned even in the Nara periodShoku Nihongi. Gero has many hotels that can be visited by guests that are looking for accommodations near the hot springs. Large tubs are located in some hotels allowing couples to bathe together. Some hotels lend yukatas to the couples. It's not unusual to see people wearing yukatas on the streets and even in stores. Besides those in hotels, there are many inexpensive and convenient onsens located near railway stations, residential areas, and commercial centers up and down the valley. Forestry and agriculture also play significant roles in the local economy.
