Kanna, Gunma
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 Kanna's location in Gunma Prefecture, Japan. |
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| Location | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Kantō |
| Prefecture | Gunma Prefecture |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Area | 114.69 km² (44.28 sq mi) |
| Population (as of September 1, 2007) | |
| Total | 2,546 |
| Density | 22.20 /km² (57 /sq mi) |
| Location | |
| Symbols | |
| Tree | Zelkova serrata |
| Flower | Rhododendron dilatatum |
| Bird | Japanese White-eye |
| Kanna Government Office | |
| Address | 〒370-1592 Kanna-machi, 90-6 Ōaza Manba |
| Phone number | 0274-57-2111 |
| Official website: Kanna Town | |
Kanna (神流町 Kanna-machi?) is a town located in Tano District, Gunma, Japan.
As of 2007, the town has an estimated population of 2,828 and a density of 22.20 persons per km². The total area is 114.69 km².
A footprint of Japan's first dinosaurs was discovered in former Nakasato village.
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[edit] Surrounding municipalities
[edit] History
- 1889 - Kamikawa village and Nakasato village are created in Minamikanra District
- 1896 - Minamikanra District is united by Midorino District and Tago District, creating Tano District
- 1926 - Kamikawa village is renamed Manba town
- 2003 - Manba town is merged into Nakasato village, creating Kanna town
[edit] Places of interest
- Kanna Dinosaur Center
- Sazanamiiwa (The location of the dinosaur footprint)
- Ryūshōji (A temple famed for its cherry blossoms)
- Roadside Station Manba no Sato
[edit] External links
- (Japanese) Kanna Official Site
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