Kushiro Subprefecture
Kushiro Subprefecture (釧路総合振興局, Kushiro-sōgō-shinkō-kyoku) is a subprefecture of Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan.
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 |
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.
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