Awara
あわら市 | |
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Coordinates: 36°12′40.7″N 136°13′44.3″E / 36.211306°N 136.228972°E | |
Country | Japan |
Region | Chūbu (Hokuriku) |
Prefecture | Fukui |
Area | |
• Total | 116.98 km2 (45.17 sq mi) |
Population (March 1, 2021) | |
• Total | 27,107 |
• Density | 230/km2 (600/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+9 (Japan Standard Time) |
City symbols | |
-Tree | Prunus mume |
-Flower | Iris |
-Bird | Egret |
Phone number | 0776-73-1221 |
Address | 2-1-1, Ichihime, Awara-shi, Fukui-ken 919-0692 |
Website | www |
Awara (あわら市, Awara-shi) is a city located in Fukui Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2021[update], the city had an estimated population of 27,107 in 10,140 households and the population density of 232 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city was 116.98 square kilometres (45.17 sq mi). It is one of the few Hiragana cities in Japan. Awara is a city famous for its onsen resorts and natural hotwater springs.