Chūō, Yamanashi

Chūō
中央市
City
Koikawa Post Office in Chūō, Yamanashi

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Location of Chūō in Yamanashi Prefecture
Chūō
 
Coordinates: 35°35′58.6″N 138°38′2.1″E / 35.599611°N 138.633917°E / 35.599611; 138.633917Coordinates: 35°35′58.6″N 138°38′2.1″E / 35.599611°N 138.633917°E / 35.599611; 138.633917
Country Japan
Region Chūbu
Prefecture Yamanashi Prefecture
Area
  Total 31.69 km2 (12.24 sq mi)
Population (November 1, 2012)
  Total 30,499
  Density 962/km2 (2,490/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+9 (Japan Standard Time)
Phone number 055-274-1111
Address Usuiahara 301-1, Chūō City, Yamanashi 409-3892
Website http://www.city.chuo.yamanashi.jp/
Chūō City Hall

Chūō (中央市, Chūō-shi) is a city located in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan.

As of November 2015, the city had an estimated population of 30,499, and a population density of 962 persons per km². The total area is 31.69 square kilometres (12.24 sq mi).

Geography

Chūō is located near the geographic center of the Kōfu Plateau of central Yamanashi Prefecture, hence its name which means centre in Japanese. the Fuefuki River flows through the city.

Surrounding municipalities

Yamanashi Prefecture

History

The modern city of Chūō was established on February 20, 2006, from the merger of the towns of Tamaho and Tatomi (both from Nakakoma District), and the village of Toyotomi (from Higashiyatsushiro District).

Economy

The economy of Chūō is dominated by agriculture, with rice, corn and tomatoes as the major cash crops.

Education

  • University of Yamanashi – Medical School campus
  • Chūō has six elementary schools and three middle schools, but no high school.

Transportation

Railway

Highway

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