Kai, Yamanashi

Kai (甲斐市, Kai-shi) is a city located in central Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan.

As of November 2015, the city had an estimated population of 73,993 and a population density of 1,030 persons per km². The total area was 71.95 square kilometres (27.78 sq mi).

Geography

Kai is located in central Yamanashi Prefecture, orientated north-south along the banks of the Kamanashi River

Surrounding municipalities

Yamanashi Prefecture

Nirasaki

Hokuto

Minami-Alps

Kōfu

Shōwa

History

The 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 takes its name from the old name for Yamanashi Prefecture, Kai Province.