Wakayama

Also known as Wakayama City, Wakayama-shi

capital city of Wakayama Prefecture, Japan

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Wakayama is the capital and largest city of Wakayama Prefecture, located in Japan. It serves as the administrative and economic center of the prefecture and is known for its historical significance and cultural heritage in the Kii Peninsula region.

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Population: 370364
Area: 208.85
Official website: www.city.wakayama.wakayama.jp
Image: Wakayama Castle19nt3200.jpg

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Commons gallery: 和歌山市
Commons category: Wakayama, Wakayama
inception: 1889-04-01
native label: 和歌山市
name in kana: わかやまし
postal code: 640-8511
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social media followers: 5020

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Wakayama City Hall Wakayama (和歌山市, Wakayama-shi; pronounced [wakaꜜjama]) is the capital city of Wakayama Prefecture in the Kansai region of Japan. As of 1 December 2021, the city had an estimated population of 351,391 in 157,066 households and a population density of 1700 persons per km. The total area of the city is 208.84 square kilometres (80.63 sq mi).

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