Bessho
Bessho is a locality in Fukui, Fukui. Bessho is situated nearby to the quarter Shiratakicho, as well as near Shukudocho.Places in the Area
Nearby places include Echizen.
Echizen
Town
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Echizen is a town located in Fukui Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2026, the town had an estimated population of 19,394 in 7,261 households, and a population density of 153 persons per km2. The total area of the town was 153.13 square kilometres. Echizen is situated 8 km southeast of Bessho.
Bessho
Latitude
36.03119° or 36° 1′ 52″ northLongitude
136.07031° or 136° 4′ 13″ eastElevation
206 metres (676 feet)Open location code
8Q8R23JC+F4GeoNames ID
1864739
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