Obama Bay

Obama Bay
小浜湾 (Japanese)
Aoshima (island) in Obama Bay.
Obama Bay
LocationFukui Prefecture, Japan
Coordinates35°30′38.16″N 135°41′21.52″E / 35.5106000°N 135.6893111°E / 35.5106000; 135.6893111
TypeBay
Part of
River sources
Basin countriesJapan
Surface area58.7 km2 (22.7 mi2)
Average depth13 m (43 ft)
Max. depth35 m (115 ft)
Water volume0.74 cubic kilometres (0.18 mi3)
Settlements

Obama Bay (小浜湾, Obama-wan) is a bay within Wakasa Bay in the Chūbu region of Japan, within the municipal boundaries of both Ōi and Obama. Its surface area is about 58.7 square kilometres (22.7 mi2), with a mean depth of 25 metres (82 ft). Due to its clear waters and large beaches, it is a popular beach destination in the summer.