Teshio Province

Teshio Province (天塩国, Teshio no kuni; Japanese pronunciation: [teꜜ.ɕi.o (no kɯ.ɲi)]^[1]) was a short-lived province located in Hokkaido, Japan, corresponding to all of modern-day Rumoi Subprefecture and the northern half of Kamikawa Subprefecture.

Location of Teshio Province c. 1869.

History

After 1869, the northern Japanese island was known as Hokkaido,^[2] and regional administrative subdivisions were identified, including Teshio Province.^[3] On August 15, 1869, Teshio Province was established with six districts. The 1872 Census listed a population of 1,576. In 1882, provinces were dissolved in Hokkaido.

Districts

• Mashike (増毛郡)
• Rumoi (留萌郡)
• Tomamae (苫前郡)
• Teshio (天塩郡)
• Nakagawa (中川郡)
• Kamikawa (上川郡)