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 | hiyama.pref.hokkaido.lg.jp |
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.
There are no cities in this subprefecture.
41°51′34″N 140°07′41″E / 41.859556°N 140.128194°ECoordinates: 41°51′34″N 140°07′41″E / 41.859556°N 140.128194°E