Yamanashi, Yamanashi

Yamanashi
山梨市
City
Yamanashi City Hall

Flag
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Location of Yamanashi in Yamanashi Prefecture
Yamanashi
 
Coordinates: 35°41′36.4″N 138°41′12.8″E / 35.693444°N 138.686889°E / 35.693444; 138.686889Coordinates: 35°41′36.4″N 138°41′12.8″E / 35.693444°N 138.686889°E / 35.693444; 138.686889
Country Japan
Region Chūbu (Tōkai)
Prefecture Yamanashi Prefecture
Government
 • Mayor Hisakata Takekoshi (since February 2010)
Area
 • Total 289.80 km2 (111.89 sq mi)
Population (November 1, 2015)
 • Total 34,969
 • Density 121/km2 (310/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+9 (Japan Standard Time)
- Tree Pinus
- Flower Azalea
-Bird Plovers
Phone number 0553-22-1111
Address West Kohara 843, Yamanashi City, Yamanashi-ken 405-8501
Website http://www.city.yamanashi.yamanashi.jp/

Yamanashi (山梨市, Yamanashi-shi) is a city located in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan.

As of November 2015, the city had an estimated population of 34,969, and a population density of 121 persons per km². The total area is 289.80 square kilometres (111.89 sq mi).

Geography

Yamanashi City is located in north-central Yamanashi Prefecture.

Neighboring municipalities

History

The village of Yamanashi was founded on July 1, 1942, by the merger of two hamlets within Higashiyamanashi District. It was elevated to city status on July 1, 1954.

On March 22, 2005, Yamanashi absorbed the town of Makioka, and the village of Mitomi (both from Higashiyamanashi District).

Economy

The economy of Yamanashi is based primarily on horticulture, with grapes and peaches as the main cash crops.

Education

Yamanashi has 12 elementary schools, three middle schools and two high schools.

Transportation

Railway

Highway

Sister cities

Local attractions

  • Seihaku-ji – Buddhist temple
  • Oimatakubo-Hachiman-gu

Notable people

References

  1. ↑ "US-Japan Sister Cities by State". Asia Matters for America. Honolulu, HI: East-West Center. Retrieved 20 November 2015.
  2. ↑ "International Exchange". List of Affiliation Partners within Prefectures. Council of Local Authorities for International Relations (CLAIR). Retrieved 21 November 2015.

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