Rankoshi, Hokkaido
| Rankoshi 蘭越町 | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
 Location of Rankoshi in Hokkaido (Shiribeshi Subprefecture) | |
  Rankoshi Location in Japan | |
| Coordinates: 42°49′N 140°32′E / 42.817°N 140.533°ECoordinates: 42°49′N 140°32′E / 42.817°N 140.533°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Hokkaido |
| Prefecture | Hokkaido (Shiribeshi Subprefecture) |
| District | Isoya |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Tomeo Miyauchi |
| Area | |
| • Total | 449.68 km2 (173.62 sq mi) |
| Population (2008) | |
| • Total | 5,597 |
| • Density | 12/km2 (32/sq mi) |
| Symbols | |
| • Tree | Magnolia kobus |
| • Flower | Magnolia kobus |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) |
| City hall address |
258-5 Rankoshicho, Rankoshi, Isoya-gun, Hokkaido 048-1392 |
| Website |
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Rankoshi (蘭越町 Rankoshi-chō) is a town located in Isoya District, Shiribeshi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.
As of 2008, the town has an estimated population of 5,597 and a density of 12 persons per km². The total area is 449.68 km².
Geography
Shiribetsu River flows through Rankoshi to the Sea of Japan. The town is surrounded by Niseko Volcanic Group, which belongs to Niseko-Shakotan-Otaru Kaigan Quasi-National Park.
The name is derived from Ainu word "ranko-usi", meaning "Place with many Katsura trees".[1]
- Mountains: Mount Raiden, Mount Mekunnai, Mount Chisenupuri, Mount Nitonupuri
Neighboring towns
- Shiribeshi Subprefecture
- Iburi Subprefecture
History
- 1909 Minamishiribeshi became a Second Class Village.[2]
- 1940 Minamishiribeshi became a First Class Village.
- 1954 Minamishiribeshi Village became Rankoshi Town.
- 1955 A part of Suttsu Town was merged into Rankoshi Town.
Education
- High school
- Hokkaido Rankoshi High School[3]
- Junior high school
- Rankoshi Junior High School
- Elementary school
- Rankoshi Elementary School
- Kombu Elementary School
Transportation
Sister city
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Saalfelden, Salzburg, Austria (since 1967)[4]
References
External links
Media related to Rankoshi, Hokkaidō at Wikimedia Commons- Official website (Japanese)
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