Sabae, Fukui

Sabae 鯖江市
City
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Location of Sabae in Fukui Prefecture
Sabae Location in Japan
Coordinates:
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.

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  Nishiyama Park

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  Red Panda in Nishiyama Zoo

Ancient sites

The ruins of Mitsumine Castle are located within the city.

External links

• Sabae City official website (Japanese)