Echizen, Fukui (town)

For the city of the same name in Fukui, Japan, see Echizen, Fukui.
Echizen
越前町
Town

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Location of Echizen in Fukui Prefecture
Echizen

Location in Japan

Coordinates: 35°58′N 136°8′E / 35.967°N 136.133°E / 35.967; 136.133Coordinates: 35°58′N 136°8′E / 35.967°N 136.133°E / 35.967; 136.133
Country Japan
Region Chūbu region
Hokuriku region
Prefecture Fukui Prefecture
District Nyū
Area
  Total 152.90 km2 (59.04 sq mi)
Population (2003)
  Total 24,495
  Density 160/km2 (410/sq mi)
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
Website www.town.echizen.fukui.jp

Echizen (越前町 Echizen-chō) is a town located in Nyū District, Fukui Prefecture, Japan.

On February 1, 2005 the towns of Asahi and Ota, and the village of Miyazaki, all from Nyū District, were merged into Echizen.

As of this merger (but with 2003 population data), the town has an estimated population of 24,495 and a density of 160 persons per km². The total area is 152.90 km².


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