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Sorachi District, Hokkaido

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Sorachi (空知郡; -gun) is a district divided between Sorachi and Kamikawa Subprefectures, Hokkaido. As of 2004, the district has an estimated population of 53,011 and an area of 1,497.21 km², giving a population density of 35.41 persons per square kilometer.

Towns and Villages

History

  • 1869 With the establishment of provinces and districts in Hokkaido, Sorachi District is created within Ishikari Province.
  • 1897 Subprefectures created, Sorachi District is placed under Sorachi Subprefecture
  • 1899 Part of Sorachi District transferred to Kamikawa Subprefecture
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