Chūō, Yamanashi

Chūō
中央市
City

Koikawa Post Office in Chūō, Yamanashi

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Location of Chūō in Yamanashi Prefecture
Chūō

 

Coordinates: 35°35′58.6″N 138°38′2.1″E / 35.599611°N 138.633917°E / 35.599611; 138.633917Coordinates: 35°35′58.6″N 138°38′2.1″E / 35.599611°N 138.633917°E / 35.599611; 138.633917
Country Japan
Region Chūbu
Prefecture Yamanashi Prefecture
Area
 • Total 31.69 km2 (12.24 sq mi)
Population (November 1, 2012)
 • Total 30,499
 • Density 962/km2 (2,490/sq mi)
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
Phone number 055-274-1111
Address Usuiahara 301-1, Chūō City, Yamanashi 409-3892
Website www.city.chuo.yamanashi.jp
Chūō City Hall

Chūō (中央市 Chūō-shi) is a city located in central Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan.

As of November 2015, the city had an estimated population of 30,499 and a population density of 962 persons per km². The total area was 31.69 square kilometres (12.24 sq mi).

Geography

Chūō is located near the geographic center of the Kōfu Plateau of central Yamanashi Prefecture, hence its name which means centre in Japanese. the Fuefuki River flows through the city.

Surrounding municipalities

Yamanashi Prefecture

History

The modern city of Chūō was established on February 20, 2006, from the merger of the towns of Tamaho and Tatomi (both from Nakakoma District), and the village of Toyotomi (from Higashiyatsushiro District).

Economy

The economy of Chūō is dominated by agriculture, with rice, corn and tomatoes as the major cash crops.

Education

Transportation

Railway

Highway

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