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Rankoshi, Hokkaido

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

As of 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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