Okhotsk Subprefecture

Okhotsk Subprefecture (オホーツク総合振興局, Ohōtsuku-sōgō-shinkō-kyoku) is a subprefecture of Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan. It was renamed from the earlier Abashiri Subprefecture on April 1, 2010. Abashiri Subprefecture was established in 1897.

This article is about the region in Japan. For the region in Russia, see Okhotsky District.
Okhotsk Subprefecture
オホーツク総合振興局
Ohōtsuku-sōgō-shinkō-kyoku
PrefectureHokkaido
CapitalAbashiri
Area
 • Total10,690.09 km2 (4,127.47 sq mi)
Population
 (September 30, 2010)
 • Total309,487
 • Density29/km2 (75/sq mi)
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