Kamikawa (上川支庁; -shichō) is a subprefecture of Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan. The name is derived from Kamikawa no hitobito no Shūraku (Village of the Upstream People), a translation of the Ainu Peni Unguri Kotan. Settlement began in 1867. The subprefecture was established in 1897.

Geography

Cities

• Asahikawa (capital)
• Shibetsu
• Nayoro
• Furano

Districts

• Kamikawa (Ishikari)
  • Takasu
  • Higashikagura
  • Toma
  • Pippu
  • Aibetsu
  • Kamikawa
  • Higashikawa
  • Biei
• Kamikawa (Teshio)
  • Wassamu
  • Kenbuchi
  • Shimokawa
• Sorachi
  • Kamifurano
  • Nakafurano
  • Minamifurano
• Yufutsu
  • Shimukappu
• Nakagawa
  • Bifuka
  • Otoineppu
  • Nakagawa

Mergers

• On September 1, 2005, the town of Asahi from Kamikawa (Teshio) District merged with the city of Shibetsu to form the new city of Shibetsu.
• On March 27, 2006, the town of Furen from Kamikawa (Teshio) District merged wiht the city of Nayoro to form the new city of Nayoro.

External link

• Official website in Japanese

Subprefectures in Hokkaido Prefecture

Kamikaŭa-subprefektujo | 上川支庁 | 上川支厅