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Former Provinces Of Hokkaido
In 1869, the island of Hokkaido, Japan was divided into 11 provinces and 86 districts. The majority of Japan's former provinces were converted into prefectures by the Meiji government between 1870 and 1876. The Hokkaido provinces were dissolved in 1882, and replaced with Hakodate Prefecture, Sapporo Prefecture and Nemuro Prefecture. In 1886, the three prefectures were replaced with Hokkaidō-chō (北海道庁). List of provinces The former provinces of Hokkaido are listed below with their districts. Oshima Province :Satow, Ernest. (1882). "The Geography of Japan" in Presently the southern part of modern-day Oshima and Hiyama Subprefectures. Districts included: * Kameda (亀田郡, -gun) * Kayabe (茅部郡) * Kamiiso (上磯郡) * Fukushima (福島郡) – merged with Tsugaru District in 1881 to create Matsumae District * Tsugaru (津軽郡) – merged with Fukushima District in 1881 to create Matsumae District * Hiyama (檜山郡) * Nishi (爾志郡) Shiribeshi Province ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hokkaido
is Japan's second largest island and comprises the largest and northernmost prefecture, making up its own region. The Tsugaru Strait separates Hokkaidō from Honshu; the two islands are connected by the undersea railway Seikan Tunnel. The largest city on Hokkaidō is its capital, Sapporo, which is also its only ordinance-designated city. Sakhalin lies about 43 kilometers (26 mi) to the north of Hokkaidō, and to the east and northeast are the Kuril Islands, which are administered by Russia, though the four most southerly are claimed by Japan. Hokkaidō was formerly known as ''Ezo'', ''Yezo'', ''Yeso'', or ''Yesso''. Nussbaum, Louis-Frédéric. (2005). "Hokkaidō" in Although there were Japanese settlers who ruled the southern tip of the island since the 16th century, Hokkaido was considered foreign territory that was inhabited by the indigenous people of the island, known as the Ainu people. While geographers such as Mogami Tokunai and Mamiya Rinzō explored the isl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shiribeshi Province
was a short-lived province in Hokkaidō. Satow, Ernest. (1882). "The Geography of Japan" in It corresponded to Shiribeshi Subprefecture minus Abuta District plus the northern part of Hiyama Subprefecture. History After 1869, the northern Japanese island was known as Hokkaido; Nussbaum, Louis-Frédéric. (2005)"Hokkaido,"''Japan Encyclopedia'', p. 343. and regional administrative subdivisions were identified, including Shiribeshi Province. In 1882, the Hokkaido region was separated into three prefectures — , , and . In 1886, the three prefectures were abolished, and Hokkaido was put under the .Hokkaido Regional Development Bureau "History of Development in Hokkaido,"; retrieved 2013-3-22. At the same time, the Shiribeshi Province continued to exist for some purposes. For example, Shiribeshi is explicitly recognized in treaties in 1894 (a) between Japan and the United States and (b) between Japan and the United Kingdom. Timeline *659—the area named "Shiribeshi" fir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Isoya District, Hokkaido
is a district located in Shiribeshi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of 2004, the district has an estimated population of 5,949 and a density Density (volumetric mass density or specific mass) is the substance's mass per unit of volume. The symbol most often used for density is ''ρ'' (the lower case Greek letter rho), although the Latin letter ''D'' can also be used. Mathematicall ... of 13.23 persons per km2. The total area is 449.68 km2. Towns * Rankoshi Districts in Hokkaido {{Hokkaido-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kuromatsunai, Hokkaido
is a town located in Shiribeshi, Hokkaido, Japan. As of 24 May 2020 the town had an estimated population of 2,739, and a density of 7.2 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 345.65 km2. Geography Kuromatsunai is located in the southern part of Shiribeshi Subprefecture and while close to both the Sea of Japan and the Pacific Ocean, the town itself has no coastline. The Shubuto River and Kuromatsunai River flow through Kuromatsunai. The town, being the northernmost area of Japan in which beech trees grow naturally, has had the beech tree designated a natural treasure. Neighboring towns and village * Shiribeshi Subprefecture ** Suttsu ** Rankoshi ** Shimamaki * Iburi Subprefecture ** Toyoura * Oshima Subprefecture ** Oshamambe Climate History *1902: Kuromatsunai Village becomes a Second Class Village. *1915: Neppu Village becomes a Second Class Village. *1923: Tarukishi Village becomes a Second Class Village. *1955: Kuromatsunai Village, Neppu Village, and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Suttsu, Hokkaido
is a town located in Shiribeshi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of September 2016, the town has an estimated population of 3,113, and a density of 33 persons per km². The total area is 95.36 km². Geography The town of Suttsu faces the Suttsu Bay, a bay of the Sea of Japan. Shubetsu River flows in the middle of the town and divides the town into east and west. Neighboring towns and village * Kuromatsunai * Rankoshi * Shimamaki Climate Suttsu has a humid continental climate (Köppen climate classification ''Dfb'') with warm summers and cold winters. Precipitation is significant throughout the year, but the months from March to June are somewhat drier. History *1897: Suttsu Subprefecture was established. *1900: Suttsu Town was founded and became a First Class Town. *1902: Isoya Village ( Isoya District) was founded and became a Second Class Village. *1906: Utasutsu Village (Utasutsu District) was founded and became a Second Class Village. *1910: Suttsu Subprefectur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Suttsu District, Hokkaido
is a district located in Shiribeshi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of 2004, the district has an estimated population of 7,316 and a density Density (volumetric mass density or specific mass) is the substance's mass per unit of volume. The symbol most often used for density is ''ρ'' (the lower case Greek letter rho), although the Latin letter ''D'' can also be used. Mathematicall ... of 16.60 persons per km2. The total area is 440.83 km2. Towns * Kuromatsunai * Suttsu Districts in Hokkaido {{Hokkaido-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shimamaki District, Hokkaido
is a district located in Shiribeshi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of 2004, the district has an estimated population of 2,096 and a density Density (volumetric mass density or specific mass) is the substance's mass per unit of volume. The symbol most often used for density is ''ρ'' (the lower case Greek letter rho), although the Latin letter ''D'' can also be used. Mathematicall ... of 4.79 persons per km2. The total area is 437.26 km2. Village * Shimamaki Districts in Hokkaido {{Hokkaido-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Setana District, Hokkaido
is a district located in Hiyama Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of 2004, the district has an estimated population of 15,173 and a density Density (volumetric mass density or specific mass) is the substance's mass per unit of volume. The symbol most often used for density is ''ρ'' (the lower case Greek letter rho), although the Latin letter ''D'' can also be used. Mathematicall ... of 14.14 persons per km2. The total area is 1,072.86 km2. Towns and villages * Imakane Districts in Hokkaido {{Hokkaido-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kitahiyama, Hokkaido
was a town located in Setana District, Hiyama Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of 2004, the town had an estimated population of 5,908 and a density Density (volumetric mass density or specific mass) is the substance's mass per unit of volume. The symbol most often used for density is ''ρ'' (the lower case Greek letter rho), although the Latin letter ''D'' can also be used. Mathematicall ... of 15.59 persons per km2. The total area was 379.03 km2. On September 1, 2005, Kitahiyama, along with the town of Taisei (from Kudō District) was merged into the expanded town of Setana (formerly from Setana District, now in Kudō District). Dissolved municipalities of Hokkaido {{Hokkaido-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Okushiri District, Hokkaido
is a district consisting of Okushiri Island, administered as part of Hiyama Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of 2004, the district has an estimated population of 3,708 and a density Density (volumetric mass density or specific mass) is the substance's mass per unit of volume. The symbol most often used for density is ''ρ'' (the lower case Greek letter rho), although the Latin letter ''D'' can also be used. Mathematicall ... of 25.93 persons per km2. The total area is 142.98 km2. Towns and villages * Okushiri Districts in Hokkaido {{Hokkaido-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
