List of mergers in Yamanashi Prefecture
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Here is a list of mergers in Yamanashi Prefecture
, Japan
since the Heisei era.
Yamanashi Prefecture
is a prefecture of Japan located in the Chūbu region of the island of Honshū. The capital is the city of Kōfu.-Pre-history to the 14th century:People have been living in the Yamanashi area for about 30,000 years...
, Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
since the Heisei era.
Mergers from April 1, 1999 to Present
- On March 1, 2003 - the towns of Tomizawa and NanbuNanbu, Yamanashiis a town located in Minamikoma District, Yamanashi, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 10,475 and a density of 52.21 persons per km². The total area is 200.63 km²....
from the Minamikoma DistrictMinamikoma District, Yamanashiis a district located in Yamanashi, Japan.As of 2003, the district has an estimated population of 41,454 and a density of 48.37 persons per km². The total area is 856.96 km².-Towns and villages:*Fujikawa*Hayakawa*Minobu*Nanbu-Mergers:...
merged to form the new town of NanbuNanbu, Yamanashiis a town located in Minamikoma District, Yamanashi, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 10,475 and a density of 52.21 persons per km². The total area is 200.63 km²....
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- On April 1, 2003 - the municipalities of Shirane, WakakusaWakakusa, Yamanashiis an area located within the city of Minami-Alps in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. As of 2003 it has a population of 11,671. The Japanese kanji can be translated as "Young" - "Grass".-Geography:...
, Kushigata, Kōsai, Hatta and Ashiyasu (all from Nakakoma DistrictNakakoma District, Yamanashiis a district located in Yamanashi, Japan.As of 2006, the district has an estimated population of 16,273. The total area is 9.15 km².The district has only one town.*Shōwa-District Timeline:...
) merged to form the new city of Minami-Alps.
- On November 15, 2003 - the municipalities of Kawaguchiko, Katsuyama and Ashiwada from Minamitsuru DistrictMinamitsuru District, Yamanashiis a district located in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan.As of 2003, the district has an estimated population of 49,180 and a population density of 122.73 persons per km²...
merged to form the new town of FujikawaguchikoFujikawaguchiko, Yamanashiis a town located in Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan.As of September 1, 2011 the town has an estimated population of 26,084. The total area is 158.51 km².Lake Kawaguchi , one of the Fuji Five Lakes, features prominently....
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- On September 1, 2004 - the town of FutabaFutaba, Yamanashiwas a town located in Kitakoma District, Yamanashi, Japan.On September 1, 2004 Futaba was merged with the towns of Ryūō and Shikishima, both from Nakakoma District, to form the new city of Kai....
from Kitakoma DistrictKitakoma District, YamanashiKitakoma was a district located in Yamanashi, Japan. The district was dissolved on March 15, 2006 when the town of Kobuchisawa merged into the city of Hokuto.-Timeline:* 1878: The district was formed out from the former Koma District....
and the towns of RyūōRyuo, Yamanashiwas a town located in Nakakoma District, Yamanashi, Japan.On September 1, 2004 Ryūō was merged with the town of Futaba, from Kitakoma District, and the town of Shikishima, from Nakakoma District, to form the new city of Kai....
and ShikishimaShikishima, YamanashiShikishima was a town located in Nakakoma District, Yamanashi, Japan.On September 1, 2004 Shikishima was merged with the town of Futaba, from Kitakoma District, and the town of Ryūō, from Nakakoma District, to form the new city of Kai....
from Nakakoma DistrictNakakoma District, Yamanashiis a district located in Yamanashi, Japan.As of 2006, the district has an estimated population of 16,273. The total area is 9.15 km².The district has only one town.*Shōwa-District Timeline:...
merged to form the new city of KaiKai, Yamanashiis a city located in Yamanashi, Japan.As of March 1, 2010 the city has an estimated population of 74,196 with a population density of 1030 persons per km². The total area is 71.94 km²....
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- On September 13, 2004 - the town of MinobuMinobu, Yamanashiis a town located in Minamikoma District, Yamanashi, Japan.As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 7,672 and a density of 58.51 persons per km²...
merged with the towns of Nakatomi and Shimobe (from Nishiyatsushiro DistrictNishiyatsushiro District, Yamanashiis a district located in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan.As of February 1, 2006, the district has an estimated population of 17,878 and a density of 238 persons per km²...
) to form the new town of MinobuMinobu, Yamanashiis a town located in Minamikoma District, Yamanashi, Japan.As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 7,672 and a density of 58.51 persons per km²...
(in Minamikoma DistrictMinamikoma District, Yamanashiis a district located in Yamanashi, Japan.As of 2003, the district has an estimated population of 41,454 and a density of 48.37 persons per km². The total area is 856.96 km².-Towns and villages:*Fujikawa*Hayakawa*Minobu*Nanbu-Mergers:...
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- On October 12, 2004 - the municipalities of IchinomiyaIchinomiya, Yamanashiwas a town located in Higashiyatsushiro District, Yamanashi, Japan.On October 12, 2004 Ichinomiya was merged the towns of Isawa, Misaka and Yatsushiro, the village of Sakaigawa, all from Higashiyatsushiro District, and the town of Kasugai, from Higashiyamanashi District, to form the new city of...
, IsawaIsawa, Yamanashiwas a town located in Higashiyatsushiro District, Yamanashi, Japan.On October 12, 2004 Isawa was merged the towns of Ichinomiya, Misaka and Yatsushiro, the village of Sakaigawa, all from Higashiyatsushiro District, and the town of Kasugai, from Higashiyamanashi District, to form the new city of...
, MisakaMisaka, Yamanashiwas a town located in Higashiyatsushiro District, Yamanashi, Japan.On October 12, 2004 Misaka was merged the towns of Ichinomiya, Isawa and Yatsushiro, the village of Sakaigawa, all from Higashiyatsushiro District, and the town of Kasugai, from Higashiyamanashi District, to form the new city of...
, SakaigawaSakaigawa, Yamanashiwas a village located in Higashiyatsushiro District, Yamanashi, Japan.On October 12, 2004 Sakaigawa was merged the towns of Ichinomiya, Isawa, Misaka and Yatsushiro, all from Higashiyatsushiro District, and the town of Kasugai, from Higashiyamanashi District, to form the new city of Fuefuki.As of...
and YatsushiroYatsushiro, Yamanashiwas a town located in Higashiyatsushiro District, Yamanashi, Japan.On October 12, 2004 Yatsushiro was merged the towns of Ichinomiya, Isawa and Misaka, the village of Sakaigawa, all from Higashiyatsushiro District, and the town of Kasugai, from Higashiyamanashi District, to form the new city of...
(all from Higashiyatsushiro DistrictHigashiyatsushiro District, YamanashiHigashiyatsushiro was a district located in Yamanashi, Japan.As of March 2006, the district has an estimated population of 513. The total area is 37.15 km²....
) and the town of KasugaiKasugai, Yamanashiwas a town located in Higashiyamanashi District, Yamanashi, Japan.On October 12, 2004 Kasugai was merged the towns of Ichinomiya, Isawa, Misaka and Yatsushiro, and the village of Sakaigawa, all from Higashiyatsushiro District, to form the new city of Fuefuki....
from Higashiyamanashi DistrictHigashiyamanashi District, YamanashiHigashiyamanashi was a district located in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan.As of 2004, the district had an estimated population of 10,701...
merged to form the new city of FuefukiFuefuki, Yamanashiis a city located in Yamanashi, Japan.The city was founded on October 12, 2004 from the merger of six towns and villages from Higashiyatsushiro and Higashiyamanashi Districts.The city abosorbed the village of Ashigawa on August 1, 2006...
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- On November 1, 2004 - the municipalities of AkenoAkeno, Yamanashiwas a village located in Kitakoma District, Yamanashi, Japan.On November 1, 2004 Akeno was merged with the towns of Hakushū, Nagasaka, Sutama and Takane, and the villages of Mukawa and Ōizumi, all from Kitakoma District, to form the new city of Hokuto....
, HakushūHakushu, Yamanashiwas a town located in Kitakoma District, Yamanashi, Japan.On November 1, 2004 Hakushū was merged with the towns of Nagasaka, Sutama and Takane, and the villages of Akeno, Mukawa and Ōizumi, all from Kitakoma District, to form the new city of Hokuto....
, MukawaMukawa, Yamanashiwas a village located in Kitakoma District, Yamanashi, Japan.On November 1, 2004 Mukawa was merged with the towns of Hakushū, Nagasaka, Sutama and Takane, and the villages of Akeno and Ōizumi, all from Kitakoma District, to form the new city of Hokuto....
, NagasakaNagasaka, Yamanashiwas a town located in Kitakoma District, Yamanashi, Japan.On November 1, 2004 Nagasaka was merged with the towns of Hakushū, Sutama and Takane, and the villages of Akeno, Mukawa and Ōizumi, all from Kitakoma District, to form the new city of Hokuto....
, ŌizumiOizumi, Yamanashiwas a village located in Kitakoma District, Yamanashi, Japan.On November 1, 2004 Ōizumi was merged with the towns of Hakushū, Nagasaka, Sutama and Takane, and the villages of Akeno and Mukawa, all from Kitakoma District, to form the new city of Hokuto....
, SutamaSutama, Yamanashiwas a town located in Kitakoma District, Yamanashi, Japan.On November 1, 2004 Sutama was merged with the towns of Hakushū, Nagasaka and Takane, and the villages of Akeno, Mukawa and Ōizumi, all from Kitakoma District, to form the new city of Hokuto....
and TakaneTakane, Yamanashiwas a town located in Kitakoma District, Yamanashi, Japan.On November 1, 2004 Takane was merged with the towns of Hakushū, Nagasaka and Sutama, and the villages of Akeno, Mukawa and Ōizumi, all from Kitakoma District, to form the new city of Hokuto....
(all from Kitakoma DistrictKitakoma District, YamanashiKitakoma was a district located in Yamanashi, Japan. The district was dissolved on March 15, 2006 when the town of Kobuchisawa merged into the city of Hokuto.-Timeline:* 1878: The district was formed out from the former Koma District....
) merged to form the new city of HokutoHokuto, Yamanashiis a city located in Yamanashi, Japan.-Description:The city of Hokuto was founded by the merging of all the towns within the Kitakoma District except for the former town of Futaba, which merged with two municipalities to form the new city of Kai...
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- On February 13, 2005 - the town of UenoharaUenohara, Yamanashi (town)was a town located in Yamanashi, Japan.As of 2004, the area within the former town of Uenohara had an estimated population of 26555 and a density of 211.58 persons per km²...
from Kitatsuru DistrictKitatsuru District, Yamanashiis a district located in Yamanashi, Japan.As of 2003, the district has an estimated population of 29,030 and a density of 103.79 persons per km². The total area is 279.71 km².There are only two villages left in the district.*Kosuge*Tabayama-History:...
merged with the village of AkiyamaAkiyama, Yamanashiwas a village located in Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi, Japan.As of 2003, the village had an estimated population of 2,306 and a density of 51.09 persons per km². The total area was 45.14 km²....
from Minamitsuru DistrictMinamitsuru District, Yamanashiis a district located in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan.As of 2003, the district has an estimated population of 49,180 and a population density of 122.73 persons per km²...
to become the city of Uenohara.
- On March 22, 2005 - the town of MakiokaMakioka, Yamanashiwas a town located in Higashiyamanashi District, Yamanashi, Japan.On March 22, 2005 Makioka, along with the village of Mitomi, also from Higashiyamanashi District, was merged into the city of Yamanashi....
and the village of MitomiMitomi, Yamanashiwas a village located in Higashiyamanashi District, Yamanashi, Japan.On March 22, 2005 Mitomi, along with the town of Makioka, also from Higashiyamanashi District, was merged into the city of Yamanashi....
from Higashiyamanashi DistrictHigashiyamanashi District, YamanashiHigashiyamanashi was a district located in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan.As of 2004, the district had an estimated population of 10,701...
merged into the old city of YamanashiYamanashi, Yamanashiis a city located in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. In spite of the name, it is not the capital of the prefecture, which is Kofu.On June 1, 2011, the city had an estimated population of 37,927 with 14,453 households...
to form the new city of YamanashiYamanashi, Yamanashiis a city located in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. In spite of the name, it is not the capital of the prefecture, which is Kofu.On June 1, 2011, the city had an estimated population of 37,927 with 14,453 households...
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- On October 1, 2005 - the towns of IchikawadaimonIchikawadaimon, Yamanashiwas a town located in Nishiyatsushiro District, Yamanashi, Japan.On October 1, 2005 Ichikawadaimon was merged with the towns of Mitama and Rokugō to form the new town of Ichikawamisato....
, MitamaMitama, Yamanashiwas a town located in Nishiyatsushiro District, Yamanashi, Japan.On 1 October 2005, Mitama was merged with the towns of Ichikawadaimon and Rokugō to form the new town of Ichikawamisato....
and RokugōRokugo, Yamanashiwas a town located in Nishiyatsushiro District, Yamanashi, Japan.On October 1, 2005 Rokugō was merged with the towns of Ichikawadaimon and Mitama to form the new town of Ichikawamisato....
(all from Nishiyatsushiro DistrictNishiyatsushiro District, Yamanashiis a district located in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan.As of February 1, 2006, the district has an estimated population of 17,878 and a density of 238 persons per km²...
) merged to form the new town of IchikawamisatoIchikawamisato, Yamanashiis a town located in Nishiyatsushiro District, Yamanashi, Japan.It is located south of Minami-Alps and Chūō, east and north of Minamikoma District, and west of Kōfu....
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- On November 1, 2005 - the city of EnzanEnzan, Yamanashiwas a city located in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. The city was founded on April 5, 1954.On November 1, 2005 Enzan was merged with the town of Katsunuma, and the village of Yamato, both from Higashiyamanashi District, to form the new city of Kōshū....
merged with the towns of KatsunumaKatsunuma, Yamanashiwas a town located in Higashiyamanashi District, Yamanashi, Japan.On November 1, 2005 Katsunuma was merged with the village of Yamato, also from Higashiyamanashi District, and the city of Enzan to form the new city of Kōshū....
and YamatoYamato, Yamanashiwas a village located in Higashiyamanashi District, Yamanashi, Japan.On November 1, 2005 Yamato was merged with the town of Katsunuma, also from Higashiyamanashi District, and the city of Enzan to form the new city of Kōshū....
(both from Higashiyamanashi DistrictHigashiyamanashi District, YamanashiHigashiyamanashi was a district located in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan.As of 2004, the district had an estimated population of 10,701...
) to form the new city of KōshūKoshu, Yamanashiis a city located in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan.The city was founded on November 1, 2005, when the city of Enzan was merged with the town of Katsunuma, and the village of Yamato, both from Higashiyamanashi District, to form the new city of Kōshū....
. Higashiyamanashi DistrictHigashiyamanashi District, YamanashiHigashiyamanashi was a district located in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan.As of 2004, the district had an estimated population of 10,701...
was dissolved as a result of this merger.
- On February 20, 2006 - the towns of TamahoTamaho, Yamanashiwas a town located in Nakakoma District, Yamanashi, Japan.On February 20, 2006 Tamaho was merged with the town of Tatomi, also from Nakakoma District, and the village of Toyotomi, from Nishiyatsushiro District, to form the new city of Chūō....
and TatomiTatomi, Yamanashiwas a town located in Nakakoma District, Yamanashi, Japan.On February 20, 2006 Tatomi was merged with the town of Tamaho, also from Nakakoma District, and the village of Toyotomi, from Nishiyatsushiro District, to form the new city of Chūō....
from Nakakoma DistrictNakakoma District, Yamanashiis a district located in Yamanashi, Japan.As of 2006, the district has an estimated population of 16,273. The total area is 9.15 km².The district has only one town.*Shōwa-District Timeline:...
and the village of ToyotomiToyotomi, Yamanashiwas a village located in Higashiyatsushiro District, Yamanashi, Japan.On February 20, 2006 Toyotomi merged with the towns of Tatomi and Tamaho, both from Nakakoma District, to form the new city of Chūō....
from Higashiyatsushiro DistrictHigashiyatsushiro District, YamanashiHigashiyatsushiro was a district located in Yamanashi, Japan.As of March 2006, the district has an estimated population of 513. The total area is 37.15 km²....
merged to form the new city of ChūōChuo, Yamanashiis a city located in Yamanashi, Japan.The city was founded 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.-External links:* **...
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- On March 1, 2006 - The northern part of KamikuishikiKamikuishiki, Yamanashiwas a village located in Nishiyatsushiro District, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan.As of 2006, the village had an estimated population of 1,501 and a density of 17 persons per km²...
from Nishiyatsushiro DistrictNishiyatsushiro District, Yamanashiis a district located in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan.As of February 1, 2006, the district has an estimated population of 17,878 and a density of 238 persons per km²...
(the localities of Furuseki, and Kakehashi) and the town of NakamichiNakamichi, Yamanashiwas a town located in Higashiyatsushiro District, Yamanashi, Japan.On March 1, 2006 Nakamichi, along with the northern part of the village of Kamikuishiki , was merged into the city of Kōfu....
from Higashiyatsushiro DistrictHigashiyatsushiro District, YamanashiHigashiyatsushiro was a district located in Yamanashi, Japan.As of March 2006, the district has an estimated population of 513. The total area is 37.15 km²....
merged into the city of KōfuKofu, Yamanashiis the capital city of Yamanashi Prefecture in Japan.As of May 1, 2011, the city had a estimate population of 197,540, with 85,794 households. The total area is 212.41 km².-History:Kōfu's name means "capital of Kai Province"...
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- On March 1, 2006 - The southern part of KamikuishikiKamikuishiki, Yamanashiwas a village located in Nishiyatsushiro District, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan.As of 2006, the village had an estimated population of 1,501 and a density of 17 persons per km²...
from Nishiyatsushiro DistrictNishiyatsushiro District, Yamanashiis a district located in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan.As of February 1, 2006, the district has an estimated population of 17,878 and a density of 238 persons per km²...
(the localities of Fujigane, Motosu, and Shoji) merged into the town of FujikawaguchikoFujikawaguchiko, Yamanashiis a town located in Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan.As of September 1, 2011 the town has an estimated population of 26,084. The total area is 158.51 km².Lake Kawaguchi , one of the Fuji Five Lakes, features prominently....
in Minamitsuru DistrictMinamitsuru District, Yamanashiis a district located in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan.As of 2003, the district has an estimated population of 49,180 and a population density of 122.73 persons per km²...
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- On March 15, 2006 - the town of KobuchisawaKobuchisawa, Yamanashiwas a town located in Kitakoma District, Yamanashi, Japan.On March 15, 2006 Kobuchisawa was merged into the city of Hokuto, thereby dissolving Kitakoma District....
from Kitakoma DistrictKitakoma District, YamanashiKitakoma was a district located in Yamanashi, Japan. The district was dissolved on March 15, 2006 when the town of Kobuchisawa merged into the city of Hokuto.-Timeline:* 1878: The district was formed out from the former Koma District....
merged into the city of HokutoHokuto, Yamanashiis a city located in Yamanashi, Japan.-Description:The city of Hokuto was founded by the merging of all the towns within the Kitakoma District except for the former town of Futaba, which merged with two municipalities to form the new city of Kai...
. Kitakoma DistrictKitakoma District, YamanashiKitakoma was a district located in Yamanashi, Japan. The district was dissolved on March 15, 2006 when the town of Kobuchisawa merged into the city of Hokuto.-Timeline:* 1878: The district was formed out from the former Koma District....
was dissolved as a result of this merger.
- On August 1, 2006 - the city of FuefukiFuefuki, Yamanashiis a city located in Yamanashi, Japan.The city was founded on October 12, 2004 from the merger of six towns and villages from Higashiyatsushiro and Higashiyamanashi Districts.The city abosorbed the village of Ashigawa on August 1, 2006...
absorbed the village of AshigawaAshigawa, Yamanashiwas a village located in Higashiyatsushiro District, Yamanashi, Japan.On August 1, 2006 Ashigawa was merged into the city of Fuefuki. With this merger, Higashiyatsushiro District was dissolved....
, the only village left in Higashiyatsushiro DistrictHigashiyatsushiro District, YamanashiHigashiyatsushiro was a district located in Yamanashi, Japan.As of March 2006, the district has an estimated population of 513. The total area is 37.15 km²....
. Higashiyatsushiro DistrictHigashiyatsushiro District, YamanashiHigashiyatsushiro was a district located in Yamanashi, Japan.As of March 2006, the district has an estimated population of 513. The total area is 37.15 km²....
is now dissolved.
- On March 8, 2010 - the towns of MasuhoMasuho, Yamanashiwas a town located in Minamikoma District, Yamanashi, Japan.As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 13,083 and a density of 200.75 persons per km². The total area was 65.17 km²....
and KajikazawaKajikazawa, Yamanashiwas a town located in Minamikoma District, Yamanashi, Japan.As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 4,402 and a density of 94.04 persons per km². The total area was 46.81 km²....
from the Minamikoma DistrictMinamikoma District, Yamanashiis a district located in Yamanashi, Japan.As of 2003, the district has an estimated population of 41,454 and a density of 48.37 persons per km². The total area is 856.96 km².-Towns and villages:*Fujikawa*Hayakawa*Minobu*Nanbu-Mergers:...
merged to form the new town of FujikawaFujikawa, Yamanashiis a town located in Minamikoma District, Yamanashi, Japan.On March 8, 2010 the towns of Masuho and Kajikazawa merged to form the new town of "Fujikawa"....
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