is a
subprefecture of
Hokkaido Prefecture,
Japan
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located on the
Oshima Peninsula on the
Sea of Japan
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side. It includes
Okushiri Island. It was established in 1897.
Geography
Municipalities
Mergers
History
*1897: Hiyama Subprefecture was established.
*2005: Kumaishi Town (
Nishi District) was merged with Yakumo Town (
Yamakoshi District,
Oshima Subprefecture) and transferred to Oshima Subprefecture. At the same time, Hiyama Subprefecture was divided between north and south.
*2014:
Esashi Line (from
Kikonai Station to
Esashi Station) was abolished. Therefore, Hiyama Subprefecture became the only subprefecture in which there is no railway.
External links
Official Website
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