Demographics
Per Japanese census data, the population of Katsuyama has been declining over the past 50 years.
History
thumb|250px|The [[Kitadani Formation|Kitadani Dinosaur Quarry in Katsuyama]]
Katsuyama is part of ancient Echizen Province. During the Sengoku period, Katsuyama Castle was the stronghold of Shibata Katsuyasu, a relative of Shibata Katsuie. During the Edo period, the area was divided between the holdings of Echizen-Katsuyama Domain, Fukui Domain, Ōno Domain, and Gujō Domain. Following the Meiji restoration, it was organised into part of Ōno District in Fukui Prefecture. With the establishment of the modern municipalities system on April 1, 1889, the town of Katsuyama was established. It annexed the village of Inose on April 15, 1931, On September 1, 1954, Katsuyama merged with the villages of Arado, Muraoka, Kitago, Kitadani, Shikadani, Osoha, Heisenji and Nomuki to form the city of Katsuyama.
Government
Katsuyama has a mayor-council form of government with a directly elected mayor and a unicameral city legislature of 16 members. Katsuyama contributes one member to the Fukui Prefectural Assembly. In terms of national politics, the city is part of the Fukui 1st district of the lower house of the Diet of Japan.
Economy
From the Meiji period, the main industry of Katsuyama has been textiles, and the industry still plays a prominent role in the local economy. Agriculture and tourism are also thriving.
Education
Katsuyama has nine public elementary schools and three middle schools operated by the city government, and one combined private elementary/middle school. The city has one public high school operated by the Fukui Prefectural Board of Education. The prefecture also operates one special education school for the handicapped.Fukui Prefectural University opened a branch campus in Katsuyama in 2026.
Transportation
Railway
18px Echizen Railway Katsuyama Eiheiji Line
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Highway
- 20px Hokuriku Expressway
International relations
- Aspen, Colorado, United States, friendship city
Local attractions
thumb|right|200px|Katsuyama Castle Museum
thumb|right|200px|Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum
thumb|right|200px|Hataya Memorial Museum Yumeore
- Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum
- Heisenji Hakusan Jinja
- Katsuyama Castle
- Hataya Memorial Museum Yumeore
Notable people from Katsuyama
- Unshō Ishizuka, voice actor
- Genichiro Tenryu, Japanese Former Professional Wrestler
- Akane Yamaguchi, Japanese badminton player