is a subprefecture of Hokkaido Prefecture,

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. 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 Uryū District transferred to Kamikawa Subprefecture.

External links

Official website
Subprefectures in Hokkaido {{Hokkaido-geo-stub