Kōshū, Yamanashi

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Location of Kōshū in Yamanashi prefecture
Location of Kōshū in Yamanashi prefecture

Kōshū (甲州市 Kōshū-shi?) is a city located in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan.

The city was founded on November 1, 2005, when the city of Enzan merged with the towns of Katsunuma and Yamato (both from Higashiyamanashi District) to form the new city of Kōshū.

As of January 2006, the city has an estimated population of 37,294 with a population density of 141 persons per km². The total area is 264.01 km².

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Shadow picture of Yamanashi Prefecture Yamanashi Prefecture
Flag of Yamanashi Prefecture
Cities
Chūō | Fuefuki | Fujiyoshida | Hokuto | Kōfu (capital) | Kai | Kōshū | Minami-Alps | Nirasaki | Ōtsuki | Tsuru | Uenohara | Yamanashi
Districts
Kitatsuru | Minamikoma | Minamitsuru | Nakakoma | Nishiyatsushiro
  See also: Towns and villages by district edit

Coordinates: 35°42′N, 138°44′E