Oshima Subprefecture

Oshima (渡島総合振興局, Oshima-sōgō-shinkō-kyoku) is a subprefecture of Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan. As of 2004 it had a population of 456,621 and an area of 3,715.38 km².

This article is about the subprefecture in Hokkaido, Japan. For the subprefecture in Kagoshima Prefecture, see Ōshima Subprefecture (Kagoshima). For the subprefecture in Tokyo, see Ōshima Subprefecture (Tokyo). For other uses, see Ōshima (disambiguation).
Oshima Subprefecture

渡島総合振興局
Oshima-sōgō-shinkō-kyoku
PrefectureHokkaido
CapitalHakodate
Area
 • Total3,936.32 km2 (1,519.82 sq mi)
Population
 (March 2009)
 • Total449,371
 • Density110/km2 (300/sq mi)
Websiteoshima.pref.hokkaido.lg.jp
Oshima Subprefecture
HakodateCity
Hokkaido Government Oshima Subprefectural Office in Hakodate

Hakodate Airport is located in the City of Hakodate.

Geography

Cities

Towns and villages by district

Mergers
See also: List of mergers in Hokkaido § Oshima Subprefecture

History
  • 1897: Hakodate Subprefecture, Kameda Subprefecture, and Matsumae Subprefecture was established.
  • 1899: Hakodate Subprefecture was abolished. Kameda Subprefecture was transferred to Hakodate and renamed Hakodate Subprefecture.
  • 1903: Matsumae Subprefecture was merged into Hakodate Subprefecture.
  • 1922: Hakodate Subprefecture changed its name to Oshima Subprefecture.

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