Soya Subprefecture

Soya (宗谷) is a subprefecture of Hokkaido, Japan. Its population is estimated to be 77,500 as of July 31, 2004 and its area is 4,050.84 km.

Geography

Cities

1. Wakkanai (capital)

Districts

2. Sarufutsu
3. Hamatonbetsu
4. Nakatonbetsu
5. Esashi
6. Utanobori
7. Toyotomi
8. Rebun
9. Rishiri
10. Rishirifuji

History

  • 1897 Soya Subprefecture established; Soya, Esashi, Rishiri, Rebun Districts placed under its jurisdiction
  • 1948 Toyotomi Village (now Town), Teshio District transfered from Rumoi Subprefecture

 

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