Yamaguchi (city)
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Yamaguchi is the capital city of Yamaguchi Prefecture in Japan. Historically, the area was part of the ancient Suō Province and ruled by the Ōuchi clan during the Muromachi period. The city flourished as a cultural center and an early hub for Christianity in Japan.
Statistics
Area
1,023.31 km²
Population
193,761