Soya Subprefecture
Encyclopedia
is a subprefecture
of Hokkaidō
, Japan
. Its population is estimated to be 77,500 as of July 31, 2004 and its area is 4,050.84 km². It is the northernmost subprefecture of Japan.
Wakkanai Airport
is located in Wakkanai
. Rishiri Airport is located in Rishirifuji
, Rishiri District
.
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Subprefectures in Hokkaido
Hokkaido Prefecture had 14 branch offices called 支庁 in Japanese, which is often translated in English as subprefectures. Normally, a subprefecture consists of a few to a dozen cities, towns, and/or villages....
of 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...
, Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
. Its population is estimated to be 77,500 as of July 31, 2004 and its area is 4,050.84 km². It is the northernmost subprefecture of Japan.
Wakkanai Airport
Wakkanai Airport
is an airport located east southeast of Wakkanai, Hokkaidō, Japan.Wakkanai is the northernmost airport in Japan which is capable of handling jet aircraft; due to its small size, it is susceptible to closures during the coldest winter months, in which case incoming aircraft are often diverted to...
is located in Wakkanai
Wakkanai, Hokkaido
is a city located in Sōya, Hokkaidō. It is the capital of Sōya Subprefecture and the northernmost city in Japan. It contains Japan's northernmost point, Cape Soya, from which the Russian island of Sakhalin can be seen....
. Rishiri Airport is located in Rishirifuji
Rishirifuji, Hokkaido
is a town located on Rishiri Island in Rishiri District, Sōya, Hokkaidō, Japan.As of 2008, the town has an estimated population of 2,954 and a density of 28.5 persons per km². The total area is 105.69 km².-Geography:...
, Rishiri District
Rishiri District, Hokkaido
is a district located in Sōya Subprefecture, Hokkaidō, Japan. The district consists of Rishiri Island, in the Sea of Japan to the west of the northern tip of Hokkaidō....
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Towns and villages by district
- Esashi DistrictEsashi District, Hokkaidois a district located in Sōya Subprefecture, Hokkaidō, Japan.As of 2004, the district has an estimated population of 16,986 and a density of 8.87 persons per km². The total area is 1,915.76 km².-Towns and villages:*Esashi*Hamatonbetsu*Nakatonbetsu...
- EsashiEsashi, Hokkaido (Soya)is a town in Esashi District, Sōya Subprefecture, Hokkaidō, Japan. As of 2007, its estimated population is 9,641 and its area is 1115.67 km². The name comes from the Ainu word Esaushi, meaning "cape" - History :...
- HamatonbetsuHamatonbetsu, Hokkaidois a town located in Esashi District, Sōya, Hokkaidō, Japan.As of 2008, the town has an estimated population of 4,452 and a density of 11.55 persons per km²...
- NakatonbetsuNakatonbetsu, Hokkaidois a town located in Esashi District, Sōya, Hokkaidō, Japan.As of 2011, the town has an estimated population of 1,997 and a density of 5 persons per km². The total area is 398.55 km².-External links:* in Japanese...
- Esashi
- Rebun DistrictRebun District, Hokkaidois a district located in Sōya Subprefecture, Hokkaidō, Japan. The district and town both cover the island of the same name: Rebun Island.As of 2004, the district has an estimated population of 3,573 and a density of 43.93 persons per km². The total area is 81.33 km².-External links:...
- RebunRebun, Hokkaidois a town located in Rebun District, Sōya, Hokkaidō, Japan. The district and town both cover the island of the same name: Rebun Island. Rebun island is famous for its alpine flowers.-Geography:...
- Rebun
- Rishiri DistrictRishiri District, Hokkaidois a district located in Sōya Subprefecture, Hokkaidō, Japan. The district consists of Rishiri Island, in the Sea of Japan to the west of the northern tip of Hokkaidō....
- RishiriRishiri, Hokkaidois a town located on Rishiri Island in Rishiri District, Sōya, Hokkaidō, Japan.As of 2008, the town has an estimated population of 2,684 and a density of 35.1 persons per km². The total area is 76.49 km².Rishiri Airport is located in nearby Rishirifuji....
- RishirifujiRishirifuji, Hokkaidois a town located on Rishiri Island in Rishiri District, Sōya, Hokkaidō, Japan.As of 2008, the town has an estimated population of 2,954 and a density of 28.5 persons per km². The total area is 105.69 km².-Geography:...
- Rishiri
- Sōya DistrictSoya District, Hokkaidois a district located in Sōya Subprefecture, Hokkaidō, Japan.As of 2004, the district has an estimated population of 2,925 and a density of 4.96 persons per km². The total area is 590.00 km².-Towns and villages:*Sarufutsu...
- SarufutsuSarufutsu, Hokkaidois a village located in Sōya District, Sōya, Hokkaidō, Japan.As of December 31, 2007, the village has an estimated population of 2,884 and a density of 4.91 persons per km². The total area is 590.00 km².-Geography:...
- Sarufutsu
- Teshio (Sōya) DistrictTeshio District, Hokkaidois a district divided between Rumoi Subprefecture and Sōya Subprefecture, Hokkaidō. 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.-Towns:...
- ToyotomiToyotomi, Hokkaidois a town located in Teshio District, Sōya, Hokkaidō, Japan.As of 2008, the town has an estimated population of 4,663 and a density of 9.46 persons per km². The total area is 520.67 km².-External links:* in Japanese...
- Toyotomi
History
- 1897 Sōya Subprefecture established; Sōya, Esashi, Rishiri, Rebun Districts placed under its jurisdiction
- 1948 Toyotomi Village (now Town), Teshio District transferred from Rumoi SubprefectureRumoi Subprefectureis a subprefecture of Hokkaidō, Japan. As of 2004, it had a population of 63,406 and an area of 4,019.97km².-Towns and villages by district:* Mashike District** Mashike* Rumoi District** Obira* Teshio District** Enbetsu** Horonobe** Teshio...
External links
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