| Sōya Subprefecture 宗谷支庁 |
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| Sōya-shichō | |
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| Prefecture | Hokkaidō |
| Capital | Wakkanai |
| Area | |
| - Total | 4,050.76 km2 (1,564 sq mi) |
| Population (March 2009) | |
| - Total | 75,665 |
| - Density | 18.7/km2 (48.4/sq mi) |
| Website | souya.pref.hokkaido.lg.jp |
Sōya (宗谷支庁 Sōya-shichō) 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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Geography
Cities
- Wakkanai (capital)
Towns and villages by district
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
External links
- (Japanese) Official website
45°23′51″N 141°42′03″E / 45.397521°N 141.700917°ECoordinates: 45°23′51″N 141°42′03″E / 45.397521°N 141.700917°E
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