is a subprefecture of Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan. As of 2004, its estimated population is 373,736 and its area is 6,558.26 km2. Geography Cities 10 cities are located in Sorachi Subprefecture: Towns and villages by district These are the towns and villages in each district: Mergers History 1897: Sorachi Subprefecture established. 1899: Furano Village (now Kamifurano Town, Nakafurano Town, Furano City, and Minamifurano Town) transferred to Kamikawa Subprefecture. 2010: Horokanai town from Uryū District transferred to Kamikawa Subprefecture. External links Official website Subprefectures in Hokkaido