Fukui (city)


Fukui is the capital city of Fukui Prefecture, Japan., the city had an estimated population of 264,217, and a population density of 69.2 persons per km², in 102,935 households. Its total area is. Most of the population lives in a small central area; the city limits include rural plains, mountainous areas, and suburban sprawl along the Route 8 bypass.

Geography

Fukui is located in the coastal plain in north-central part of the prefecture. It is bordered by the Sea of Japan to the west and the Ryōhaku Mountains to the east. The Kuzuryū River flows through the city.

Neighbouring municipalities

Fukui was part of ancient Echizen Province, and developed as a castle town and centre of Fukui Domain during the Edo period Tokugawa shogunate. Fukui Domain played a key role in the Meiji restoration. The modern city of Fukui was founded with the creation of the modern municipalities system on April 1, 1889.
During the pre-war period, Fukui grew to become an important industrial and railroad centre. Factories in the area produced aircraft parts, electrical equipment, machine motors, various metal products and textiles. Fukui was largely destroyed on June 19, 1945 during the Bombing of Fukui during World War II. Of the city's 1.9 Sq. Miles at the time, 84.8% of Fukui was destroyed, per the United States Army Air Forces's Strategic Bombing Survey
Fukui was again devastated by a major earthquake in 1948.
On February 1, 2006, the town of Miyama, the town of Shimizu, and the village of Koshino were merged into Fukui.
Fukui's city status was elevated into a core city on April 1, 2019.

Government

Fukui has a mayor-council form of government with a directly elected mayor and a unicameral city legislature of 32 members. The city also contributes 12 members to the Fukui Prefectural Assembly. In terms of national politics, Fukui forms part of Fukui 1st district, a single-member constituency of the House of Representatives in the national Diet of Japan.

Climate

Fukui has a humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and cool winters. Precipitation is high throughout the year, and is especially heavy in December and January.

Demographics

Per Japanese census data, the population of Fukui has remained relatively steady over the past 40 years.
Census YearPopulation
1970231,901
1980259,638
1990270,911
2000269,557
2010266,796

Economy

The economy of Fukui is mixed. The city is a regional commercial and finance centre; however, manufacturing, agriculture and commercial fishing also are contributors to the local economy.

Industry

Fukui is home to several companies, including:

Universities and colleges

Railway

Fukui is twinned with: