Awara, Fukui
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| Awara あわら市 |
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| Coordinates: 36°13′N 136°14′E / 36.217°N 136.233°ECoordinates: 36°13′N 136°14′E / 36.217°N 136.233°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Chūbu, Hokuriku |
| Prefecture | Fukui |
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| • Total | 116.99 km2 (45.17 sq mi) |
| Population (October 1, 2005) | |
| • Total | 31,080 |
| • Density | 265.66/km2 (688.1/sq mi) |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) |
| Website | City of Awara |
Awara (あわら市 Awara-shi) is a city located in Fukui, Japan.
As of October 1, 2005, the city has an estimated population of 31,080 and the density of 265.66 persons per km². The total area is 116.99 km².
The city was founded on March 1, 2004 from the merger of the towns of Awara and Kanazu, both from Sakai District.
Awara is a city famous for its onsen. There are many in and around the city where one can go to have a bath and relax in the natural hotwater springs.
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[edit] Educational Facilities
[edit] Senior High Schools
- Kanazu High School (金津高校）
[edit] Junior High Schools
- Awara Junior High School (芦原中学校)
- Kanazu Junior High School (金津中学校)
[edit] Elementary Schools
- Awara Elementary School (芦原小学校)
- Kanazu Elementary School (金津小学校)
- Hosorogi Elementary School (細呂木小学校)
- Kanazu Higashi Elementary School (金津東小学校)
- Yoshizaki Elementary School (吉崎小学校)
- Ii Elementary School (伊井小学校)
- Namimatsu Elementary School (波松小学校)
[edit] External links
- Official website (Japanese)
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