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Sabae, Japan
Fukui · Japan
Sabae is a mid-size city in Fukui, Japan with a population of 68,302. Elevation: 89 ft (27 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
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A+Climate
| Population | 68,302 |
| Population Density | 2,087 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 89 ft (27 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.9465°, 136.1850° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Fukui |
| Average Temperature | 56°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 89.6 inches (2,275 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 16.3 inches (41 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $30,200 |
| Median Age | 49.4 years |
About Sabae
Sabae is a mid-size city in Japan (Fukui) with a population of 68,302. The city sits at an elevation of 89 feet (27 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 89.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Sabae vs Japan Average
Income: Sabae vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $30,200 |
| 60% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 1.7% |
| 53% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 210 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 99 |
| Healthcare | 40 |
| Retail | 22 |
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $74,000 |
| 74% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $370 |
| 68% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 27,321 |
Property Tax
Climate in Sabae
Sabae has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 2315 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 55.9°F |
| 4% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 173 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 89 ft (27 m) |
| Area | 32.7 sq mi (84.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,087/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.9465°N, 136.1850°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 11.3 m (37 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1927 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | 11.3 m | 3,022 | 105 km |
| 1909 | ANEGAWA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 41 | 62 km |
| 1892 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | 1 | 129 km |
| 1799 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 82 km |
| 1726 | KATSUYAMA | Earthquake | - | - | 43 km |
| 1666 | AICHI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | - | - | 119 km |
| 1586 | ISE BAY | Earthquake | - | 8,000 | 119 km |
| 701 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 76 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hakusan (58 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hakusan | Stratovolcano | 2,702 m (8,865 ft) | 1659 | 58 km |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 117 km |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 124 km |
| Yakedake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,455 m (8,054 ft) | 1995 | 130 km |
| Washiba-Kumonotaira | Shield(s) | 2,924 m (9,593 ft) | Unknown | 137 km |
| Midagahara | Stratovolcano | 2,621 m (8,599 ft) | 1839 | 144 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 193 km |
| Niigata-Yakeyama | Lava dome | 2,400 m (7,874 ft) | 1998 | 198 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 9.6 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 6.7 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 6.0 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 6.1 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 6.1 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 8.7 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 9.2 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 9.1 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 6.1 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 6.7 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 9.2 in |
Sabae has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 35°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 89.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (9.6") and August the driest (5.9").
Schools in Sabae
26 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市立花筐小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 鯖江市立惜陰小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 県立鯖江高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| ALEX ENGLISH | - | - | - | - |
| 早稲田育成ゼミナール | - | - | - | - |
| 県立武生商業高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 県立丹南高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立麻生津小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立鳥羽小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立鯖江東小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立鯖江中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立進徳小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立豊小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立中央中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立神明小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立片上小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立河和田小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立東陽中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立服間小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立惜陰小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立岡本小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立吉川小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立南越中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立南中山小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立北中山小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立中河小学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Sabae
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Sabae
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Echizen Old Kiln Museum | ||||
| Fukui City History Museum | ||||
| Fukui Prefectural Ceramic Art Museum | ||||
| Megane museum | ||||
| Tsuruga PR Pavilion | ||||
| おさごえ民家園 | ||||
| ふくい藤田美術館 | ||||
| まなべの館 | ||||
| 万葉館 | ||||
| 九頭竜川資料館 | ||||
| 伊藤柏翠俳句記念館 | ||||
| 劒神社宝物殿 | ||||
| 南条ふるさと資料館 | ||||
| 坂井市丸岡歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 宇野茶道美術館 | ||||
| 日本原子力発電敦賀原子力館 | ||||
| 正蓮花吉澤資料館 | ||||
| 永平寺町緑の村四季の森文化館 | ||||
| 福井市グリフィス記念館 | ||||
| 福井市愛宕坂茶道美術館 | ||||
| 福井市橘曙覧記念文学館 | ||||
| 福井市水道記念館 | ||||
| 福井市清水郷土資料館 | ||||
| 福井市美術館（アートラボふくい） | ||||
| 福井市自然史博物館 | ||||
| 福井県児童科学館 | ||||
| 福井県文書館 | ||||
| 福井県秀芳館 | ||||
| 福井県立一乗谷朝倉氏遺跡博物館 | ||||
| 福井県立一乗谷朝倉氏遺跡博物館分館 | ||||
| 福井県立一乗谷朝倉氏遺跡博物館本館 | ||||
| 福井県立歴史博物館 | ||||
| 福井県立美術館 | ||||
| 私設鉄道博物館（旧村国駅跡） | ||||
| 能楽の里歴史館 | ||||
| 能楽の里能面美術館 | ||||
| 越前がにミュージアム | ||||
| 越前岬水仙ランド | ||||
| 越前市今立歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 越前市武生公会堂記念館 | ||||
| 越前市越前和紙の里紙の文化博物館 | ||||
| 越前町朝日郷土資料館 | ||||
| 越前町織田文化歴史館 | ||||
| 越廼ふるさと資料館 | ||||
| 関西電力美浜原子力ＰＲセンター | ||||
| 雨田光平記念館 | ||||
| 高田山法雲寺宝蔵 |
Libraries in Sabae
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| トンデモ図書室伊藤堂 | 0.0 | |||||
| トンデモ図書室伊藤堂 | 0.0 | |||||
| はるえ図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| はるえ図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 上志比村立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 中野重治文庫記念丸岡町民図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 今立町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 南越前町立今庄図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 南越前町立南条図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 南越前町立河野図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 坂井町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 文化の館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 武生市立図書館分館らいぶはうすラク | 0.0 | |||||
| 永平寺町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 永平寺町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 永平寺町立図書館永平寺館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 池田町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 清水町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 清水町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 福井市立みどり図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 福井市立みどり図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 福井市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 福井市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 福井市立桜木図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 福井市立桜木図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 福井県立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 福井県立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 福井県立大学附属図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 福井県立大学附属図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 美山町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 越前市中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 越前町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 越前町立図書館宮崎分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 越前町立図書館越前分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 越前町立織田図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 鯖江NPOセンター | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Sabae
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 福井中央卸売市場 |
Hotels in Sabae
9 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Sabae
106 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Sabae
23 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Sabae
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Sabae
4 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Sabae
1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Sabae
15 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Sabae
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Sabae
10 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Sabae
19 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Sabae
14 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Sabae
2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Sabae
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fukui Yatai Village | ||||
| 堀口酒造 | ||||
| 安本酒造 | ||||
| 安本酒造 | ||||
| 毛利酒造 | ||||
| 毛利酒造 |
Stadiums & Teams in Sabae
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Sabae
17 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fukui Izumi Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kanazawa Municipal Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| IOX-AROSA | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hakusan Senjo Onsen Seymour Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ookuradake Kogen Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| SAM Hakusan Ichirino Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Takasu Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Dynaland Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| WINGHILLS Shiratori Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kutsuki Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kuzuryu Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Imajo 365 | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Yogo Kogen Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Akoyama Skijo Snowpal | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ohana Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Gransnow Okuibuki | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hakodateyama Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Sabae
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Komatsu Airport / JASDF Komatsu Air Base | KMQ | Large Airport |
| Fukui Airport | FKJ | Medium Airport |
| Gifu Airport | QGU | Medium Airport |
| Nagoya Airport / JASDF Komaki Air Base | NKM | Medium Airport |
| Hikone Kojinyama Hangglider Park | - | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Mitsukojiyama Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kisogawa Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Ono Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Sengokudaira Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Sabae
18 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Fukui Nakano Summary Post Office | |
| Fukuma Post Office | |
| Imadate Post Office | |
| Katagami Post Office | |
| Kawada Post Office | |
| Kitanakayama Post Office | |
| Nakagawa Post Office | |
| Okamoto Post Office | |
| Sabae Asahimachi Post Office | |
| Sabae Miyuki Summary Post Office | |
| Sabae Sakura Post Office | |
| Sabae Tobacho Post Office | |
| Shin-Yokoe Summary Post Office | |
| Yutaka Post Office | |
| 南中山簡易郵便局 | |
| 神明郵便局 | |
| 鯖江郵便局 | |
| 麻生津郵便局 |
Treatment Centers in Sabae
10 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| いとう内科クリニック | ||
| きたえるーむ | ||
| デイフィットネス楽らく | ||
| トゥモローズホームリハビリセンター | ||
| ふじい眼科クリニック | ||
| 安原医院 | ||
| 山本こあらクリニック | ||
| 楽らく | ||
| 清水小児科 | ||
| 石黒耳鼻咽喉科医院 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Sabae
91 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Funazu Shrine | |
| 一乗寺 | |
| 一乗寺 | |
| 万法寺 | |
| 三嶋神社 | |
| 世界救世教いづのめ教団丹南浄霊センター | |
| 中道院 | |
| 了慶寺 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 創価学会 | |
| 加多志波神社 |
Quick Facts
Around Sabae
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
🇯🇵 About Japan
Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Sabae
What is the population of Sabae?
Sabae has a population of 68,302 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 2,087 people per square mile, spread across 32.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Sabae expensive to live in?
The median household income is $30,200, 60% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $74,000 (74% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $370 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Sabae?
Sabae enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 173 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 89.6 inches, with 16.3 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Sabae?
The job market in Sabae is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 210 business establishments in the area, including 99 restaurants and food service locations.
How much does housing cost in Sabae?
The median home value in Sabae is $74,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $370.