Country Japan - Tree Pinus -Bird Plovers Population 34,969 (1 Nov 2015) Local time Monday 10:44 AM | Region Chūbu (Tōkai) - Flower Azalea Area 289.9 km² Prefecture Yamanashi Prefecture | |
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Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) Weather 13°C, Wind E at 3 km/h, 39% Humidity Points of interest Hottarakashi Onsen, Yamanashiken Fuefukigawa Fruit Park, Mount Kobushi, Nishizawa Gorge, Manriki Park | ||
Yamanashi (山梨市, Yamanashi-shi) is a city located in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan.
Contents
- Map of Yamanashi Yamanashi Prefecture Japan
- Geography
- Neighboring municipalities
- History
- Economy
- Education
- Railway
- Highway
- Sister cities
- Local attractions
- Noted people
- References
Map of Yamanashi, 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 was 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.