Tokachi Subprefecture

Tokachi Subprefecture (literally "Tokachi Comprehensive Promotion Bureau") (十勝総合振興局) is a subprefecture of Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan corresponding to the old province of Tokachi. As of 2004, its estimated population is 360,802 and its area is 10,830.99 km2.

Tokachi-Obihiro Airport is in the city of Obihiro.

History

 * November 1897: Kasai Subprefecture established.
 * August 1932: Kasai Subprefecture renamed Tokachi Subprefecture.
 * October 20, 1948: Ashoro District transferred from Kushiro Subprefecture.