Kushiro Subprefecture
| Kushiro Subprefecture 釧路総合振興局 | |
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| Kushiro-sōgō-shinkō-kyoku | |
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| Prefecture | Hokkaido |
| Capital | Kushiro |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5,997.38 km2 (2,315.60 sq mi) |
| Population (March 2009) | |
| • Total | 261,883 |
| • Density | 44/km2 (110/sq mi) |
| Website | kushiro.pref.hokkaido.lg.jp |
Kushiro Subprefecture (釧路総合振興局 Kushiro-sōgō-shinkō-kyoku) is a subprefecture of Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan.
Geography
Kushiro Subprefecture
Cities
- Kushiro (capital)
Towns and villages by district
Mergers
History
- November, 1897: Kushiro Subprefecture established.
- August, 1922: Renamed Kushironokuni Subprefecture (釧路国支庁).
- October 20, 1948: Ashoro District transferred to Tokachi Subprefecture.
- April 1, 1957: Name returned to Kushiro Subprefecture.
External links
- Official Website (in Japanese)
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