Sorachi Subprefecture (空知総合振興局, Sorachi-sōgō-shinkō-kyoku) is a subprefecture of Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan. As of 2004, its estimated population is 373,736 and its area is 6,558.26 km2.
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Geography
Cities
10 cities are located in Sorachi Subprefecture:
Towns and villages by district
These are the towns and villages in each district:
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.