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Sabae

Sabae
鯖江市
City
Flag of Sabae
Flag
Official seal of Sabae
Symbol
Location of Sabae in Fukui Prefecture
Location of Sabae in Fukui Prefecture
Sabae is located in Japan
Sabae
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 (May 1, 2017)
 • Total 69,152
 • Density 820/km2 (2,100/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
Website www.city.sabae.fukui.jp

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

As of May 1, 2017, the city has an estimated population of 69,152, with 23,745 households, and a population density of 810.65 persons per km². The total area is 84.75 km².

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

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

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.

Nishiyama Park

Red Panda in Nishiyama Zoo

The ruins of Mitsumine Castle are located within the city.



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