Sabae, Fukui

Sabae
鯖江市
City

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Location of Sabae in Fukui Prefecture
Sabae

Location in Japan

Coordinates: 35°57′12″N 136°11′13″E / 35.95333°N 136.18694°E / 35.95333; 136.18694Coordinates: 35°57′12″N 136°11′13″E / 35.95333°N 136.18694°E / 35.95333; 136.18694
Country Japan
Region Chūbu (Hokuriku)
Prefecture Fukui Prefecture
Government
 • Mayor Hyakuo Makino (since October 2004)
Area
 • Total 84.75 km2 (32.72 sq mi)
Population (June 1, 2011)
 • Total 68,703
 • Density 810.65/km2 (2,099.6/sq mi)
Symbols
 • Tree Cherry blossom
 • Flower Azalea
 • Bird Aix galericulata
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
City hall address Nishiyamacho 13-1, Sabae City, Fukui Prefecture (福井県鯖江市西山町13番地１号)
916-8666

Sabae (鯖江市 Sabae-shi) is a city located in Fukui Prefecture, Japan. The city was founded on January 15, 1955.

As of June 1, 2011, the city has an estimated population of 68,703, with 22,229 households and a population density of 810.65 persons per km². The total area is 84.75 km².

City office

Economy

Sabae is one of the largest manufacturing centers of eyeglass frames in Japan. Sabae is also home to a significant chemical and rayon industry.

Sport

In 1995, the city was host to the World Gymnastics Championships (Sun Dome Fukui).

Parks

Nishiyama koen (West Mountain Park) is particularly beautiful in springtime, when hundreds of azaleas trees bloom on the slopes. The effect turns the park into a glorious island of pink blossoms in an otherwise drab industrial city.

Ancient sites

The ruins of Mitsumine Castle are located within the city.


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