Sakai-ku, Sakai

 is a ward of the city of Sakai in Osaka Prefecture, Japan. The ward has an area of 23.69 km² and a population of 147,413. The population density is 6,223 per square kilometer.
The wards of Sakai were established when Sakai became a city designated by government ordinance on April 1, 2006. 
The city has its municipal headquarters in Sakai-ku and Sakai City Museum is located in the area.
Train stations located in Sakai-ku.
• Central stations: Sakai-Higashi Station, Sakai Station, Sakai-shi Station