Teshio District, Hokkaido

Teshio District in Rumoi and Sōya Subprefecture.

Teshio (天塩郡 Teshio-gun) is a district divided between Rumoi and Sōya Subprefectures, Hokkaido, Japan. At the end of 2009, the district has an estimated population of 13,937 and an area of 2039.11 km², giving a population density of 6.83 persons per square kilometer.

In 2010, the town of Horonobe was transferred from Rumoi Subprefecture to Sōya Subprefecture.

Towns

Rumoi Subprefecture

Sōya Prefecture

Coordinates: 44°59′10″N 141°51′36″E / 44.986°N 141.86°E / 44.986; 141.86

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