Rankoshi, Hokkaido

Rankoshi
蘭越町
Town
Rankoshi Town Office

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Location of Rankoshi in Hokkaido (Shiribeshi Subprefecture)
Rankoshi
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 42°49′N 140°32′E / 42.817°N 140.533°E / 42.817; 140.533Coordinates: 42°49′N 140°32′E / 42.817°N 140.533°E / 42.817; 140.533
Country Japan
Region Hokkaido
Prefecture Hokkaido (Shiribeshi Subprefecture)
District Isoya
Government
 • Mayor Tomeo Miyauchi
Area
 • Total 449.68 km2 (173.62 sq mi)
Population (September 30, 2016)
 • Total 4,893
 • Density 11/km2 (28/sq mi)
Symbols
 • Tree Magnolia kobus
 • Flower Magnolia kobus
Time zone UTC+9 (JST)
City hall address 258-5 Rankoshicho, Rankoshi, Isoya-gun, Hokkaido
048-1392
Website www.town.rankoshi.hokkaido.jp

Rankoshi (蘭越町, Rankoshi-chō) is a town located in Shiribeshi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.

As of September 2016, the town has an estimated population of 4,893, and a density of 11 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]

Neighboring towns

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

References

  1. ↑ Outline of Rankoshi
  2. ↑ History of Rankoshi
  3. ↑ Hokkaido Rankoshi High School
  4. ↑ Sister city
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