Hiyama Subprefecture
檜山振興局 | |
|---|---|
| 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 | http://www.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.