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.

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
Hokkaido Government Oshima Subprefectural Office in Hakodate

Hakodate Airport is located in the City of Hakodate.

Geography

Cities

Towns and villages by district

Mergers

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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