Echizen

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

Places of Interest

Highlights: Takefu Station and Ōshio Station.

Railway station
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is a railway station on the Hapi-Line…

Railway station
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is a railway station on the Hapi-Line…

Railway station
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Station is an infill railway station in the…

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Minamiechizen.

Town
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is a town located in , Japan. 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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In Other Languages

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

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Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Takefu and Ajimano.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Takefu-shin Station and Nishitakefu-eki.

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