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Kofu, Yamanashi
Kōfu, or Koufu (甲府市; -shi) is the capital city of Yamanashi, Japan.
As of 2003, the city has an estimated population of 194,837 and the density of 1,133.56 persons per km². The total area is 171.88 km².
The city was founded on July 1, 1889. Its name means "capital of Kai Province." During the Sengoku period, it was the stronghold of Takeda Shingen.
External links
- Official website (in Japanese)
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