Minami-arupusu, Yamanashi
Minami-arupusu (南アルプス市; -shi) is a city located in Yamanashi, Japan.
As of 2003, the city has an estimated population of 71,071 and the density of 269.15 persons per km². The total area is 264.06 km².
Minami-arupusu is literally South Alps (of Japan), which is named in a simile of European Alps. This city is located at the east foot of the mountains.
The city was established in April 1, 2003, by merging four towns and two villages:
Shirane
Wakakusa
Kushigata
Kouzai
Hatta
Ashiyasu
History