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 | |
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Oshima-sōgō-shinkō-kyoku | |
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Prefecture | Hokkaido |
Capital | Hakodate |
Area | |
• Total | 3,936.32 km2 (1,519.82 sq mi) |
Population (March 2009) | |
• Total | 449,371 |
• Density | 110/km2 (300/sq mi) |
Website | oshima.pref.hokkaido.lg.jp |

Oshima Subprefecture

HakodateCity

Hokkaido Government Oshima Subprefectural Office in Hakodate
Hakodate Airport is located in the City of Hakodate.
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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External links
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Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Oshima Subprefecture. |
- (in Japanese) Official website
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