Sorachi Subprefecture
| Sorachi Subprefecture 空知総合振興局 | |
|---|---|
| Sorachi-sōgō-shinkō-kyoku | |
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| Prefecture | Hokkaido |
| Capital | Iwamizawa |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6,558.22 km2 (2,532.14 sq mi) |
| Population (March 2009) | |
| • Total | 365,563 |
| • Density | 56/km2 (140/sq mi) |
| Website | sorachi.pref.hokkaido.lg.jp |
Sorachi Subprefecture (空知総合振興局 Sorachi-sōgō-shinkō-kyoku) is a subprefecture of Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan. As of 2004, its estimated population is 373,736 and its area is 6,558.26 km².
Geography
Sorachi Subprefecture (with Horokanai)
Cities
Towns and villages by district
Mergers
History
- 1897 Sorachi Subprefecture established
- 1899 Furano Village (now Kamifurano Town, Nakafurano Town, Furano City, and Minamifurano Town) transferred to Kamikawa Subprefecture
- 2010: Horokanai town from Uryū District transferred to Kamikawa Subprefecture
External links
- (Japanese) Official website
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