Sorachi Subprefecture

is a subprefecture of Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan. As of 2004, its estimated population is 373,736 and its area is 6,558.26 km².

Geography

Cities

10 cities are located in Sorachi Subprefecture:

Towns and villages by district

These are the towns and villages in each district:

Mergers

History

• 1897: Sorachi Subprefecture established.
• 1899: Furano Village (now Kamifurano Town, Nakafurano Town, Furano City, and Minamifurano Town) transferred to Kamikawa Subprefecture.
• 2010: Horokanai town from UryÅ« District transferred to Kamikawa Subprefecture.

External links

• Official website