Echizen, Fukui

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Location of Echizen in Fukui prefecture
Location of Echizen in Fukui prefecture

Echizen (越前市 Echizen-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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Coordinates: 35°54′N, 136°10′E