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Health Science University

Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi

Points of interest
  
Lake Kawaguchi, Saiko Lake, Lake Yamanaka, Aokigahara, Eejanaika

Minamitsuru (南都留郡, Minamitsuru-gun) is a rural district located in southeastern Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan.

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Map of Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan

As of July 2012, the district had an estimated population of 48,832 and a population density of 116 persons per km². The total area was 420.78 km².

The district formerly included the cities of Fujiyoshida, Tsuru and a portion of the city of Uenohara. It currently consists of the following two towns and four villages:

  • Fujikawaguchiko
  • Nishikatsura
  • Dōshi
  • Narusawa
  • Oshino
  • Yamanakako

    • History

    Minamitsuru District was founded during the early Meiji period establishment of the municipalities system on July 22, 1878 and initially consisted of 21 villages.

    Recent mergers

  • On November 15, 2003 - the town of Kawaguchiko, and the villages of Katsuyama and Ashiwada merged to form the town of Fujikawaguchiko
  • On February 13, 2005 - the village of Akiyama merged with the town of Uenohara, from Kitatsuru District, to form the new city of Uenohara.
  • On March 1, 2006 - the town of Fujikawaguchiko absorbed parts of the village of Kamikuishiki, from Nishiyatsushiro District.

    • References

    Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi Wikipedia
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