Sōya_Subprefecture

Sōya Subprefecture

Sōya Subprefecture

Place in Hokkaido

Sōya Subprefecture (宗谷総合振興局, Sōya-sōgō-shinkō-kyoku) is a subprefecture of Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan. Its population is estimated to be 77,500 as of July 31, 2004 and its area is 4,050.84 square kilometres (1,564.04 sq mi). It is the northernmost subprefecture of Japan.

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Sōya Subprefecture (without Horonobe)
Wakkanai City

Wakkanai Airport is located in Wakkanai. Rishiri Airport is located in Rishirifuji, Rishiri District.

Geography

Municipalities

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Mergers

See also: List of mergers in Hokkaido § Sōya Subprefecture

History

  • 1897: Sōya Subprefecture established; Sōya, Esashi, Rishiri, Rebun Districts placed under its jurisdiction
  • 1948: Toyotomi village (now town), Teshio District transferred from Rumoi Subprefecture
  • 2010: Horonobe town, Teshio District transferred from Rumoi Subprefecture

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