Echizen

Echizen is a locality in , and has about 83,100 residents. Echizen is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Takefu Station and Ōshio Station.

Railway station
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is a railway station on the Hapi-Line Fukui Line in the city of , Japan, operated by Hapi-Line Fukui.

Railway station
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is a railway station on the Hapi-Line Fukui Line in the city of , , , operated by the Hapi-Line Fukui.

Railway station
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Station is an infill railway station in the city of , Japan, operated by Hapi-Line Fukui. It is projected to be used by around 570 passengers daily.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Minamiechizen.

Town
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is a town located in , . As of 1 March 2026, the town had an estimated population of 9,188 in 3,304 households and a population density of 27 persons per km2. The total area of the town was 343.68 square kilometres. is situated 6 km south of Echizen.

Echizen

Latitude
35.8857° or 35° 53′ 9″ north
Longitude
136.1707° or 136° 10′ 15″ east
Population
83,100
Elevation
40 metres (131 feet)
Open location code
8Q7RV5PC+77
Geo­Names ID
11612457
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

“Echizen” goes by many names.
  • Japanese: “越前”

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