Hiyama Subprefecture
Hiyama Subprefecture 檜山振興局 | |
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Hiyama-shinkō-kyoku | |
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Prefecture | Hokkaido |
Capital | Esashi |
Area | |
• Total | 2,629.88 km2 (1,015.40 sq mi) |
Population (March 2009) | |
• Total | 46,999 |
• Density | 18/km2 (46/sq mi) |
Website | hiyama.pref.hokkaido.lg.jp |
Hiyama Subprefecture (檜山振興局 Hiyama-shinkō-kyoku) is a subprefecture of Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan located on the Oshima Peninsula on the Sea of Japan side. It includes Okushiri Island. It was established in 1897.
Geography
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Hiyama Subprefecture
Cities
There are no cities in this subprefecture.
Towns and villages by district
- Hiyama District
- Assabu
- Esashi (capital)
- Kaminokuni
- Kudō District
- Nishi District
- Okushiri District
- Setana District
Mergers
External links
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Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Hiyama Subprefecture. |
- (Japanese) Official website
41°51′34″N 140°07′41″E / 41.859556°N 140.128194°ECoordinates: 41°51′34″N 140°07′41″E / 41.859556°N 140.128194°E
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