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Sōya (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.
[edit] Geography
The area of Soya Subprefecture
[edit] Cities
[edit] Districts
[edit] Mergers
- See Merger and dissolution of municipalities of Japan.
[edit] 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
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