Sōya Subprefecture
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Template:Nihongo is a subprefecture of Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan. Its population is estimated to be 77,500 as of July 31, 2004 and its area is Template:Convert. It is the northernmost subprefecture of Japan.
Wakkanai Airport is located in Wakkanai. Rishiri Airport is located in Rishirifuji, Rishiri District.
Geography
Municipalities
| Name | Area (km2) | Population | Population Density | District | Type | Map | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rōmaji | Kanji | ||||||
 Esashi
|
枝幸町 | 1,115.67 | 8,578 | 7.69 | Esashi District | Town | _in_Hokkaido_Prefecture_Ja.svg)
|
 Hamatonbetsu
|
浜頓別町 | 401.56 | 3,841 | 9.56 | Esashi District | Town | 
|
 Horonobe
|
幌延町 | 574.27 | 2,415 | 4.21 | Teshio District | Town | 
|
 Nakatonbetsu
|
中頓別町 | 398.55 | 1,776 | 4.46 | Esashi District | Town | 
|
 Rebun
|
礼文町 | 81.33 | 2,651 | 32.60 | Rebun District | Town | 
|
 Rishiri
|
利尻町 | 76.49 | 2,169 | 28.36 | Rishiri District | Town | 
|
 Rishirifuji
|
利尻富士町 | 105.69 | 2,665 | 25.22 | Rishiri District | Town | 
|
 Sarufutsu
|
猿払村 | 590 | 2,884 | 4.89 | Sōya District | Village | 
|
 Toyotomi
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豊富町 | 520.69 | 4,054 | 7.79 | Teshio District | Town | 
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 Wakkanai (capital)
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稚内市 | 761.47 | 33,869 | 44.48 | no district | City | 
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Mergers
History
- 1897: Sōya Subprefecture established; Sōya, Esashi, Rishiri, Rebun Districts placed under its jurisdiction
- 1948: Toyotomi village (now town), Teshio District transferred from Rumoi Subprefecture
- 2010: Horonobe town, Teshio District transferred from Rumoi Subprefecture