About Sabae
Sabae is a city in Fukui, Japan, with a population of about 68,302 inhabitants. About 27.5% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 47.3. The average taxable income is about 310.5万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 807/km² (ranked #215 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 68.1% and the city counts 7 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has grown by 14.6% (0.0% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Sabae to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Sabae — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Sabae — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Sabae recorded 509 births and 764 deaths (natural change -255), with 1,868 people moving in and 1,688 moving out (net migration +180).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Sabae — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 7 standard points in Sabae: residential land averages 36,850 yen/m² (median 36,400, highest 42,500), commercial land averages 38,550 yen/m², with an average change of +0.19 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Sabae
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Sabae.
Train stations near Sabae
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Sabae population?
About 68,302 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Sabae?
About 807 inhabitants/km² (area 84.6 km²).
Average rent in Sabae?
About 2,597 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Sabae to Tokyo?
About 318 km in a straight line.