Prefecture of Yamanashi, Japan

Location of prefecture of Yamanashi on a map

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)