Sabae, Fukui
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| Sabae 鯖江市 |
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| Coordinates: 35°57′12″N 136°11′13″E / 35.95333°N 136.18694°ECoordinates: 35°57′12″N 136°11′13″E / 35.95333°N 136.18694°E | |||
| Country | Japan | ||
| Region | Chubu (Hokuriku) | ||
| Prefecture | Fukui | ||
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| • Mayor | Hyakuo Makino (since October 2004) | ||
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| • Total | 84.75 km2 (32.72 sq mi) | ||
| Population (June 1, 2011) | |||
| • Total | 68,703 | ||
| • Density | 810.65/km2 (2,099.6/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | ||
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| - Tree | Cherry blossom | ||
| - Flower | Azalea | ||
| - Bird | Aix galericulata | ||
| Phone number | 81-(0)778-51-2200 | ||
| Address | Nishiyamacho 13-1, Sabae City, Fukui Prefecture (福井県鯖江市西山町13番地１号) 916-8666 |
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Sabae (鯖江市 Sabae-shi) is a city located in Fukui, Japan.
As of June 1, 2011, the city has an estimated population of 68,703 with 22,229 households and the density of 810.65 persons per km². The total area is 84.75 km².
The city was founded on January 15, 1955.
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[edit] Economy
Sabae is one of the largest manufacturing centers of eyeglass frames in Japan.
[edit] Sport
In 1995, the city was host to the World Gymnastics Championships (Sun Dome Fukui).
[edit] Parks
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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.
[edit] Ancient sites
The ruins of Mitsumine Castle are located within the city.
[edit] External links
- Official website in Japanese
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