is a
subprefecture
A subprefecture is an administrative division of a country that is below prefecture or province.
Albania
There are twelve Albanian counties or prefectures, each of which is divided into several districts, sometimes translated as subprefectures. ...
of
Hokkaido Prefecture
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 ...
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Japan. As of 2004 it had a population of 456,621 and an area of 3,715.38 km
2.
is located in the City of
Hakodate
is a city and port located in Oshima Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. It is the capital city of Oshima Subprefecture. As of July 31, 2011, the city has an estimated population of 279,851 with 143,221 households, and a population density of 412.8 ...
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Geography
The subprefecture is located on the
Oshima Peninsula
The Oshima Peninsula (渡島 半島 ''Oshima-hantō'') is the southernmost part of Hokkaidō, the northernmost of the Japanese islands. Where the peninsula starts is open to interpretation. A more generous interpretation is to draw a line southea ...
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Municipalities
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.
External links
Official website
(Matsumae General Branch Office)
Subprefectures in Hokkaido
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