Kai, Yamanashi
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| Kai 甲斐市 | |||
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  Kai | |||
| Coordinates: 35°40′N 138°31′E / 35.667°N 138.517°ECoordinates: 35°40′N 138°31′E / 35.667°N 138.517°E | |||
| Country | Japan | ||
| Region | Chūbu (Tōkai) | ||
| Prefecture | Yamanashi Prefecture | ||
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| • Total | 71.94 km2 (27.78 sq mi) | ||
| Population (July 1, 2012) | |||
| • Total | 73,641 | ||
| • Density | 1,020/km2 (2,600/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | ||
| Phone number | 055-276-2111 | ||
| Address | 2610 Shinohara, Kai-shi, Yamanashi 400-0395 | ||
| Website | www.city.kai.yamanashi.jp | ||
Kai (甲斐市 Kai-shi) is a city located in central Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan.
As of July 2012, the city has an estimated population of 73,641 and a population density of 1,020 persons per km². The total area was 71.94 km².
Geography
Kai is located in central Yamanashi Prefecture, orientated north-south along the banks of the Kamanashi River
Surrounding municipalities
History
The modern city of Kai was established on September 1, 2004, from the merger of the town of Futaba (from Kitakoma District), and the towns of Ryūō and Shikishima (both from Nakakoma District). It rather confusingly takes its name from the old name for Yamanashi Prefecture, Kai Province.
Transportation
Railway
Highway
Noted people
- Shin Nakagomi – professional baseball player
- Youichi Imamura – professional racecar driver
External links
Media related to Kai, Yamanashi at Wikimedia Commons
- Kai City official website (Japanese)
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