Rankoshi, Hokkaido
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
- Saalfelden, Salzburg, Austria (since 1967)[4]
References
External links
Media related to Rankoshi, Hokkaidō at Wikimedia Commons