Awatabe
Awatabe is a locality in Echizen, Fukui. Awatabe is situated nearby to the locality Ajimano, as well as near Tonokuchi.Places of Interest
Highlights include Otaki Shrine and Okata Shrine and Manyo Middle School.
Otaki Shrine and Okata Shrine
Shinto shrine
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Otaki Shrine and Okata Shrine is a Shinto shrine.
Manyo Middle School
School
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Manyo Middle School is situated 3½ km southwest of Awatabe.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Sabae and Ikeda.
Sabae
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Sabae is a city located in Fukui Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2026, the city had an estimated population of 67,932 in 26,546 households and the population density of 820 persons per km2. The total area of the city was 84.59 square kilometres.
Ikeda
Town
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Ikeda is a town located in Fukui Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 January 2026, the town had an estimated population of 2,107 in 867 households and the population density of 11 persons per km2. The total area of the town was 194.65 square kilometres. Ikeda is situated 10 km east of Awatabe.
Awatabe
Latitude
35.91561° or 35° 54′ 56″ northLongitude
136.2394° or 136° 14′ 22″ eastElevation
29 metres (95 feet)Open location code
8Q7RW68Q+6QGeoNames ID
1864878
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