Tsuruga is a city located in the Fukui Prefecture of Japan. It serves as a regional center within the prefecture, characterized by its specific geographical placement along the coast.
As of June 29, 2018, the city had an estimated population of 66,123 residents living in 28,604 households. The total land area of Tsuruga is 251.39 square kilometers (97.06 sq mi), resulting in a population density of approximately 260 persons per square kilometer.