Hiyama Subprefecture
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Hiyama Subprefecture (檜山振興局, Hiyama-shinkō-kyoku) is a subprefecture of Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan located on the Oshima Peninsula on the Sea of Japan side. It includes Okushiri Island. It was established in 1897.
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Hiyama Subprefecture
檜山振興局 | |
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Hiyama-shinkō-kyoku | |
Prefecture | Hokkaido |
Capital | Esashi |
Area | |
• Total | 2,629.88 km2 (1,015.40 sq mi) |
Population (March 2009) | |
• Total | 46,999 |
• Density | 18/km2 (46/sq mi) |
Website | http://www.hiyama.pref.hokkaido.lg.jp/ |
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