Soya (宗谷支庁; -shichō) 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 km².

Geography

Cities

• Wakkanai (capital)

Districts

• Soya
  • Sarufutsu
• Esashi
  • Hamatonbetsu
  • Nakatonbetsu
  • Esashi
• Teshio
  • Toyotomi
• Rebun
  • Rebun
• Rishiri
  • Rishiri
  • Rishirifuji

Mergers

• On March 20, 2006, the towns of Utanobori and Esashi from Esashi District merged to form the new town of Esashi.

History

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

External link

• Official website in Japanese

Subprefectures in Hokkaido Prefecture

Soja-subprefektujo | 宗谷支庁 | 宗谷支厅