Minami-Alps is a city located in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan., the city has an estimated population of 71,618 in 27,956 households, and a population density of 270 persons per km². The total area of the city is 264.14sqkm. Minami-Alps is Yamanashi Prefecture's third largest city. The city's name was chosen in September 2002 from among entries submitted by the general public.
