Sakai, Fukui

This article is about the city. For the town, see Sakai, Fukui (town). For the district, see Sakai District, Fukui.
Sakai
坂井市
City

View of Maruoka Castle, one of famous for sightseeing spot in this city

Location of Sakai in Fukui Prefecture
Sakai

Location in Japan

Coordinates: 36°10′N 136°14′E / 36.167°N 136.233°E / 36.167; 136.233Coordinates: 36°10′N 136°14′E / 36.167°N 136.233°E / 36.167; 136.233
Country Japan
Region Chūbu (Hokuriku)
Prefecture Fukui Prefecture
Government
 • Mayor Norio Sakamoto
Area
 • Total 209.91 km2 (81.05 sq mi)
Population (June 1, 2011)
 • Total 94,472
 • Density 450.06/km2 (1,165.7/sq mi)
Symbols
 • Tree Cherry blossom
 • Flower Lilium
 • Bird Larus canus
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
City hall address 1-1 Shimoshinjō, Sakai-chō, Sakai-shi, Fukui-ken
919-0592
Website www.city.fukui-sakai.lg.jp

Sakai (坂井市 Sakai-shi) is a city located in Fukui Prefecture, Japan. It lies to the north of Fukui City.

The modern city of Sakai was established on March 20, 2006, from the merger of the former town of Sakai, absorbing the towns of Harue, Maruoka and Mikuni (all from Sakai District). Therefore, Sakai District was dissolved as a result of this merger.

As of June 1, 2011, the city has an estimated population of 94,472, with 29,747 households and a population density of 450.06 persons per km². The total area is 209.91 km².

The population of the city is the second largest in Fukui Prefecture. Harue and Maruoka, in the southern part of the city, function as commuter towns of the city of Fukui. Accordingly, its population growth rate is much higher than any area in Fukui Prefecture.

Places of interest

Education

Senior High Schools

Junior High Schools

Transportation

Airport

Railroad

Road

Notable people

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