Echizen, Fukui

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For the town located in Nyû District, Fukui, Japan, see Echizen, Fukui (town).

Echizen (越前市; -shi) is a city located in Fukui, Japan.

As of October 1, 2005, the city has an estimated population of 87,742 and the density of 380.25 persons per km². The total area is 230.75 km².

The city was established on October 1, 2005 when the city of Takefu and the town of Imadate (from Imadate District) merged to form the new city.

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Shadow picture of Fukui Prefecture Fukui Prefecture
Cities
Awara | Echizen | Fukui (capital) | Katsuyama | Obama | Ōno | Sabae | Sakai | Tsuruga
Districts
Imadate | Mikata | Mikatakaminaka | Nanjō | Nyū | Ōi | Yoshida
  See also: Towns and villages by district edit

Coordinates: 42°47′N 143°09′E

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