Shiribeshi Province
Encyclopedia
was a short-lived province
in Hokkaidō
. It corresponded to Shiribeshi Subprefecture
minus Abuta District
plus the northern part of Hiyama Subprefecture
.
Provinces of Japan
Before the modern prefecture system was established, the land of Japan was divided into tens of kuni , usually known in English as provinces. Each province was divided into gun ....
in Hokkaidō
Hokkaido
, formerly known as Ezo, Yezo, Yeso, or Yesso, is Japan's second largest island; it is also the largest and northernmost of Japan's 47 prefectural-level subdivisions. The Tsugaru Strait separates Hokkaido from Honshu, although the two islands are connected by the underwater railway Seikan Tunnel...
. It corresponded to Shiribeshi Subprefecture
Shiribeshi Subprefecture
is a subprefecture of Hokkaidō, Japan. The subprefecture's capital is Kutchan. As of July 31, 2004, the estimated population was 256,184 and the area was 4,305.65 km².- Towns and villages by district :* Abuta District** Kimobetsu...
minus Abuta District
Abuta District, Hokkaido
is a district located in Iburi and Shiribeshi Subprefectures in Hokkaidō, Japan.As of 2004, the district has an estimated population of 31,526 and a density of 28.30 persons per km²...
plus the northern part of Hiyama Subprefecture
Hiyama Subprefecture
is a subprefecture of Hokkaidō, Japan located on the Oshima Peninsula on the Sea of Japan side. It includes Okushiri Island. It was established in 1897.-Towns and villages by district:* Hiyama District** Assabu** Esashi ** Kaminokuni* Kudō District...
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History
After 1869, the northern Japanese island was known as Hokkaido; and regional administrative subdivisions were identified, including Shiribeshi Province.- August 15, 1869 Shiribeshi Province established with 17 districts
- 1872 Census finds 19,098 inhabitants of Shiribeshi Province
- 1882 Provinces dissolved in Hokkaidō
Districts
- KudōKudo District, Hokkaidois a district located in Hiyama Subprefecture, Hokkaidō, Japan.As of 2004, the district has an estimated population of 2,458 and a density of 18.36 persons per km². The total area is 133.91 km².-Towns and villages:...
(久遠郡) - OkushiriOkushiri District, Hokkaidois a district consisting of Okushiri Island, administered as part of Hiyama Subprefecture, Hokkaidō, Japan.As of 2004, the district has an estimated population of 3,708 and a density of 25.93 persons per km². The total area is 142.98 km²....
(奥尻郡) - Futoru (太櫓郡) Dissolved April 1, 1955 when Futoru Village merged with Tōsetana Town from Setana District to form KitahiyamaKitahiyama, Hokkaidowas a town located in Setana District, Hiyama, Hokkaidō, Japan.On September 1, 2005 Kitahiyama, along with the town of Taisei, from Kudō District, was merged into the expanded town of Setana, formerly from Setana District and now in Kudō District....
Town - SetanaSetana District, Hokkaidois a district located in Hiyama Subprefecture, Hokkaidō, Japan.As of 2004, the district has an estimated population of 15,173 and a density of 14.14 persons per km². The total area is 1,072.86 km².-Towns and villages:*Imakane...
(瀬棚郡) - ShimamakeShimamaki District, Hokkaidois a district located in Shiribeshi Subprefecture, Hokkaidō, Japan.As of 2004, the district has an estimated population of 2,096 and a density of 4.79 persons per km². The total area is 437.26 km².-Village:*Shimamaki...
(島牧郡) - SuttsuSuttsu District, Hokkaidois a district located in Shiribeshi Subprefecture, Hokkaidō, Japan.As of 2004, the district has an estimated population of 7,316 and a density of 16.60 persons per km². The total area is 440.83 km².-Towns:*Kuromatsunai*Suttsu...
(寿都郡) - Utasutsu (歌棄郡) Dissolve January 15, 1955 when Utasutsu Village was incorporated into SuttsuSuttsu, Hokkaidois a town located in Suttsu District, Shiribeshi, Hokkaidō, Japan.As of 2008, the town has an estimated population of 3,606 and a density of 40.29 persons per km². The total area is 95.36 km².-External links:* in Japanese...
Town, Suttsu District, Neppu Village merged with Suttsu District's Kuromatsunai Village and part of Tarukishi Village to form Sanwa Village (now KuromatsunaiKuromatsunai, Hokkaidois a town located in Suttsu District, Shiribeshi, Hokkaidō, Japan.As of March 2008, the town has an estimated population of 3,250 and a density of 9.76 persons per km². The total area is 345.47 km²....
Town) - IsoyaIsoya District, Hokkaidois a district located in Shiribeshi Subprefecture, Hokkaidō, Japan.As of 2004, the district has an estimated population of 5,949 and a density of 13.23 persons per km². The total area is 449.68 km².-Towns:*Rankoshi...
(磯屋郡, later respelled 磯谷郡) - IwanaiIwanai District, Hokkaidois a district located in Shiribeshi Subprefecture, Hokkaidō, Japan.As of 2004, the district has an estimated population of 22,977 and a density of 61.17 persons per km². The total area is 375.60 km².-Towns and villages:*Iwanai*Kyōwa...
(岩内郡) - FuruuFuruu District, Hokkaidois a district located in Shiribeshi Subprefecture, Hokkaidō, Japan.As of 2004, the district has an estimated population of 3,278 and a density of 14.25 persons per km². The total area is 230.06 km².-Towns and villages:*Kamoenai*Tomari...
(古宇郡) - ShakotanShakotan District, Hokkaidois a district located in Shiribeshi Subprefecture, Hokkaidō, Japan.As of 2004, the district has an estimated population of 2,947 and a density of 12.37 persons per km². The total area is 238.20 km².-Geography and Climate:...
(積丹郡) - Bikuni (美国郡) Dissolved September 30, 1956 when Bikuni Town was incorporated into ShakotanShakotan, Hokkaidois a town located in Shakotan District, Shiribeshi, Hokkaidō, Japan.As of 2008, the town has an estimated population of 2,799 and a density of 12.37 persons per km². The total area is 238.20 km².-External links:* in Japanese...
Town, Shakotan District. - FurubiraFurubira District, Hokkaidois a district located in Shiribeshi Subprefecture, Hokkaidō, Japan.As of 2004, the district has an estimated population of 4,055 and a density of 21.52 persons per km². The total area is 188.41 km².-Towns and villages:*Furubira...
(古平郡) - YoichiYoichi District, Hokkaidois a district located in Shiribeshi Subprefecture, Hokkaidō, Japan.As of 2004, the district has an estimated population of 28,213 and a density of 47.93 persons per km². The total area is 588.64 km².-Towns and villages:*Akaigawa*Niki*Yoichi...
(余市郡) - Oshoro (忍路郡) Dissolved April 1, 1958 when Shioya? Village was incorporated into OtaruOtaru, Hokkaidois a city and port in Shiribeshi, Hokkaido, Japan, northwest of Sapporo. The city faces the Ishikari Bay, and has long served as the main port of the bay. With its many historical buildings, Otaru is a popular tourist destination...
City - Takashima (高島郡) Dissolved September 1, 1940 when Takashima Town was incorporated into Otaru
- Otaru (小樽郡) Dissolved September 1, 1940 when Asato? Village was incorporated into Otaru