Rankoshi, Hokkaido

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

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
CountryJapan
RegionHokkaido
PrefectureHokkaido (Shiribeshi Subprefecture)
DistrictIsoya
Government
 • MayorTomeo Miyauchi
Area
 • Total449.68 km2 (173.62 sq mi)
Population
 (September 30, 2016)
 • Total4,893
 • Density11/km2 (28/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+09:00 (JST)
City hall address258-5 Rankoshicho, Rankoshi, Isoya-gun, Hokkaido
048-1392
Websitewww.town.rankoshi.hokkaido.jp
Symbols
FlowerMagnolia kobus
TreeMagnolia kobus

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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