is a district located in Fukui Prefecture, Japan.

As of 2003, the district had an estimated population of 18,680 with a density of 133.18 persons per km<sup>2</sup>. The total area is 140.26&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>.

Municipalities

The district consists of two towns:

  • Ōi
  • Takahama

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History

thumb|320px|right|Map showing original extent of Ōi District in [[Fukui Prefecture:<br /><br />* yellow - areas formerly within the district borders during the early Meiji period<br /> ]]

260px|thumb|right|Colored areas are in this district.

District Timeline

Recent mergers

  • On March 3, 2006 - The village of Natashō (from Onyū District) was merged into the expanded town of Ōi.