Prefecture of Yamanashi, Japan
Yamanashi is a prefecture found in the nation of Japan. Home to 888,170 people, it is the 41st largest division in Japan in terms of population.
Yamanashi gained its current status as a prefecture in the year 1868. The government of Yamanashi is lead by Hitoshi Gotoand is based in the prefecture capital of Kofu (Population: 190,000).
Yamanashi Prefecture - Quick Facts
| Country | Japan |
| Region Type | Prefecture |
| ISO Code | JP_19 |
| Time Zone | JST |
| Year of Establishment | 1868 |
| Capital | Kofu-shi (Population: 190,000) |
| Head of Government | Hitoshi Goto |
| Total Population | 888,170 |
| Total Area | 4,465 sq km (1,724 sq miles) |
| Population Density | 198.9 sq km (515.2 sq miles) |
This page was last updated on July 24, 2015.