Sakai, Fukui

Sakai
坂井市
Sakai City Hall
Location of Sakai in Fukui Prefecture
Sakai
 
Coordinates: 36°10′01″N 136°13′53″E / 36.16694°N 136.23139°E / 36.16694; 136.23139
CountryJapan
RegionChūbu (Hokuriku)
PrefectureFukui
Government
 • - MayorNorio Sakamoto
Area
 • Total
209.67 km2 (80.95 sq mi)
Population
 (February 1, 2026)
 • Total
87,744
 • Density418.49/km2 (1,083.9/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+9 (Japan Standard Time)
Phone number0776-66-1500
Address1-1 Shimoshinjō, Sakai-chō, Sakai-shi, Fukui-ken 919-0592
ClimateCfa
Websitewww.city.fukui-sakai.lg.jp
Symbols
BirdCommon gull
FlowerLily
TreeCherry blossom

Sakai (坂井市, Sakai-shi; Japanese pronunciation: [saꜜ.kai, sa.kaꜜi.ɕi]) is a city located in Fukui Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 February 2026, the city had an estimated population of 87,744 in 34,042 households and a population density of 418 persons per km2. The total area of the city was 209.67 square kilometres (80.95 sq mi).