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{{Nihongo|'''Rankoshi'''|蘭越町|Rankoshi-chō}} is a [[List of towns in Japan|town]] located in [[Shiribeshi Subprefecture]], [[Hokkaido]], [[Japan]].
{{Nihongo|'''Rankoshi'''|蘭越町|Rankoshi-chō}} is a [[List of towns in Japan|town]] located in [[Shiribeshi Subprefecture]], [[Hokkaido]], [[Japan]].


As of September 2016, the town has an estimated [[population]] of 4,893, and a [[population density|density]] of 11 persons per km². The total area is 449.68&nbsp;km².
As of September 2016, the town has an estimated [[population]] of 4,893, and a [[population density|density]] of 11 persons per km<sup>2</sup>. The total area is 449.68&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>.


==Geography==
==Geography==
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* [[Iburi Subprefecture]]
* [[Iburi Subprefecture]]
** [[Toyoura, Hokkaido|Toyoura]]
** [[Toyoura, Hokkaido|Toyoura]]

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Latest revision as of 15:24, 23 August 2023

Rankoshi
蘭越町
Town
Rankoshi Town Office
Rankoshi Town Office
Flag of Rankoshi
Flag
Official seal of Rankoshi
Seal
Location of Rankoshi in Hokkaido (Shiribeshi Subprefecture)
Location of Rankoshi in Hokkaido (Shiribeshi Subprefecture)
Rankoshi is located in Japan
Rankoshi
Rankoshi
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 42°49′N 140°32′E / 42.817°N 140.533°E / 42.817; 140.533
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
ClimateDfb
Websitewww.town.rankoshi.hokkaido.jp
Symbols
FlowerMagnolia kobus
MascotLove-chan (らぶちゃん)
TreeMagnolia kobus

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[edit]

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[edit]

Climate[edit]

Climate data for Rankoshi (1991−2020 normals, extremes 1977−present)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 8.7
(47.7) 		9.7
(49.5) 		15.0
(59.0) 		25.2
(77.4) 		33.1
(91.6) 		32.7
(90.9) 		33.7
(92.7) 		35.4
(95.7) 		32.1
(89.8) 		25.9
(78.6) 		20.7
(69.3) 		13.6
(56.5) 		35.4
(95.7)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) −0.8
(30.6) 		0.0
(32.0) 		3.9
(39.0) 		10.6
(51.1) 		17.3
(63.1) 		21.3
(70.3) 		24.7
(76.5) 		25.9
(78.6) 		22.4
(72.3) 		15.8
(60.4) 		7.9
(46.2) 		1.2
(34.2) 		12.5
(54.5)
Daily mean °C (°F) −4.2
(24.4) 		−3.7
(25.3) 		−0.2
(31.6) 		5.4
(41.7) 		11.4
(52.5) 		15.9
(60.6) 		19.9
(67.8) 		20.9
(69.6) 		16.8
(62.2) 		10.1
(50.2) 		3.6
(38.5) 		−2.1
(28.2) 		7.8
(46.1)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) −8.2
(17.2) 		−8.1
(17.4) 		−4.8
(23.4) 		0.0
(32.0) 		5.7
(42.3) 		11.4
(52.5) 		16.1
(61.0) 		16.8
(62.2) 		11.7
(53.1) 		4.8
(40.6) 		−0.5
(31.1) 		−5.6
(21.9) 		3.3
(37.9)
Record low °C (°F) −24.7
(−12.5) 		−24.1
(−11.4) 		−19.2
(−2.6) 		−10.5
(13.1) 		−2.6
(27.3) 		2.0
(35.6) 		5.5
(41.9) 		7.5
(45.5) 		1.3
(34.3) 		−3.9
(25.0) 		−11.9
(10.6) 		−20.3
(−4.5) 		−24.7
(−12.5)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 104.2
(4.10) 		79.6
(3.13) 		59.2
(2.33) 		61.0
(2.40) 		74.1
(2.92) 		64.1
(2.52) 		104.2
(4.10) 		142.2
(5.60) 		142.9
(5.63) 		120.9
(4.76) 		137.2
(5.40) 		125.9
(4.96) 		1,220.4
(48.05)
Average snowfall cm (inches) 213
(84) 		169
(67) 		107
(42) 		13
(5.1) 		0
(0) 		0
(0) 		0
(0) 		0
(0) 		0
(0) 		0
(0) 		53
(21) 		194
(76) 		746
(294)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1.0 mm) 21.2 17.5 13.8 10.3 9.3 8.3 8.8 9.7 11.7 14.3 18.3 21.8 165
Average snowy days (≥ 3 cm) 21.0 18.1 13.7 2.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5.8 19.4 80
Mean monthly sunshine hours 33.3 48.2 99.5 164.9 196.4 160.6 131.4 142.9 148.7 122.7 63.2 26.4 1,338
Source: Japan Meteorological Agency[2][3]

History[edit]

  • 1909: Minamishiribeshi became a Second Class Village.[4]
  • 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[edit]

  • High school
    • Hokkaido Rankoshi High School[5]
  • Junior high school
    • Rankoshi Junior High School
  • Elementary schools
    • Rankoshi Elementary School
    • Kombu Elementary School

Transportation[edit]

Sister city[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Outline of Rankoshi
  2. ^ 観測史上1～10位の値（年間を通じての値）. JMA. Retrieved March 19, 2022.
  3. ^ 気象庁 / 平年値（年・月ごとの値）. JMA. Retrieved March 19, 2022.
  4. ^ History of Rankoshi
  5. ^ Hokkaido Rankoshi High School
  6. ^ Sister city

External links[edit]

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