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Soya Subprefecture
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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 kmē.
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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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