is a subprefecture of Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan. Its population is estimated to be 77,500 as of July 31, 2004 and its area is . It is the northernmost subprefecture of Japan.
Wakkanai Airport is located in Wakkanai. Rishiri Airport is located in Rishirifuji, Rishiri District.
Geography
Municipalities
Mergers
History
- 1897: SÃ
Âya Subprefecture established; SÃ
Âya, Esashi, Rishiri, Rebun Districts placed under its jurisdiction
- 1948: Toyotomi village (now town), Teshio District transferred from Rumoi Subprefecture
- 2010: Horonobe town, Teshio District transferred from Rumoi Subprefecture
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