Sakai District, Fukui

Sakai (坂井郡, Sakai-gun) was a district located in Fukui Prefecture, Japan. As of October 1, 2005, the district had an estimated population of 92,312 with a density of 439.77/km2 (1,139.0/sq mi). The total area is 209.91 km2 (81.05 sq mi).

Municipalities

Prior to its dissolution, the district consisted of six towns:

History

Map showing original extent of Sakai District in Fukui Prefecture:

* yellow - areas formerly within the district borders during the early Meiji period
Colored areas are in this district.

Recent mergers

  • On March 1, 2004 - The former town of Awara absorbed the town of Kanazu to form the city of Awara.
  • On March 20, 2006 - The former town of Sakai absorbed the towns of Harue, Maruoka and Mikuni to form the city of Sakai. Sakai District was dissolved as a result of this merger.

See also

Notes

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Classified as a town.

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