Sorachi District, Hokkaido

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

• Sorachi Subprefecture
  • Kamisunagawa
  • Kita
  • Kurisawa
  • Naie
  • Nanporo
• Kamikawa Subprefecture
  • Kamifurano
  • Minamifurano
  • Nakafurano

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 Furano Village (now Furano City, and the towns of Nakafurano, Minamifurano, and Kamifurano) transferred to Kamikawa Subprefecture