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As of 2005 , the city has an estimated Population of 193,795 and the Density of 1,127.50 persons per Km&2 . The total area is 171.88 km². Kofu has been reputed through the years as a center where politics, economics, and culture have flourished. Rich in historical landmarks related to Takeda Shingen , the city also boasts museums, cultural centers, the famed and historic Yumura Onsen, and precious gem museums which display many examples from Kofu's world famous jewelry industry. The city is well-known for its natural splendor; two-thirds of the city area is comprised of mountains and forests. HISTORY Kofu's name means "capital of Kai Province ." During the Sengoku Period , it was the stronghold of Takeda Shingen . The origin of the name of Kofu City is related to the ancestral name of Yamanashi Prefecture , as well as to the city's geographical location. Centuries ago, the area which today is referred to as Yamanashi Prefecture, was once known as Kai. At that time, the geographical denominations of ''ken'' (prefecture), were not yet in use, and instead, the area was categorized as a ''fu''. Located in the center of Kai, Kofu's name was derived from a combination of kanji used in both Kai and fu. Alternate pronunciation of the characters resulted in the modern name of Kofu. Archaeologists have discovered evidence of human settlement in the Kofu City area dating back as far as 8000 years. However, the town of Kofu was not formally established until 1519. SISTER CITIES
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