Wakasa Bay
Wakasa Bay (kanji:若狭湾, Wakasa-wan) is a bay located in the Chūbu region of Japan, and spans the coasts of Kyoto Prefecture, and Fukui Prefecture.[1]
| Wakasa Bay | |
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 Wakasa Bay from a beach in Fukui Prefecture | |
  Wakasa Bay | |
| Coordinates | 35°43′17.1″N 135°39′36.6″E |
| River sources | Yura, Shono, Saburi |
| Ocean/sea sources | Sea of Japan |
| Basin countries | Japan |
| Surface area | 2,657 square kilometres (1,026 sq mi) |
| Settlements | Tsuruga, Obama, Maizuru, Miyazu, Kyōtango |
Geography
Wakasa Bay is the area south of the straight line from Cape Kyoga on the west of Tango Peninsula to Cape Echizen on the east Echizen town. This area covers about 2,657 square kilometres.[2]
Border communities
Development
Ports
Coastal area of Sea of Japan, the most important ports are located in Wakasa Bay, and the Ports of Tsuruga, and Port of Maizuru.
Military facilities
The Port of Maizuru contains the naval bases of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.[3]
References
- "Wakasa wan Quasi-National Park". Fukui Prefecture. 2009-04-04. Retrieved 29 November 2017.
- 日本全国沿岸海洋誌. 第24章若狭湾. 東海大学出版会. Accessed on November 28, 2017.
- "Port of Maizuru". Japan Dredging and Reclamation Engineering Association. July 2002. Retrieved 29 November 2017.
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