Kanra, Gunma

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Kanra
甘楽町

Kanra's location in Gunma Prefecture, Japan.
Location
Country	Japan
Region	Kantō
Prefecture	Gunma Prefecture
Physical characteristics
Area	58.57 km² (22.61 sq mi)
Population (as of September 1, 2007)
Total	14,119
Density	241.06 /km² (624 /sq mi)
Location	36°15′N, 138°55′E
Symbols
Tree	Japanese Red Pine
Flower	Prunus × yedoensis
Bird	Green Pheasant
Kanra Government Office
Address	〒370-2292 Kanra-machi, 161-1 Ōaza Obata
Phone number	0274-74-3131
Official website: Kanra Town

Kanra (甘楽町, Kanra-machi^?) is a town located in Kanra District, Gunma, Japan.

As of September 1, 2007, the town has an estimated population of 14,119 and a density of 241.06 persons per km². The total area is 58.57 km².

Contents 1 Surrounding municipalities 2 History 3 Education 4 External links

[edit] Surrounding municipalities

• Gunma Prefecture
  • Fujioka
  • Tomioka
  • Yoshii
  • Shimonita

[edit] History

• 1889-Obata village, Akihata village, Fukushima town, and Niiya village are created in Kitakanra District.
• 1925-Obata village is turned into Obata town.
• 1950-Kitakanra District's name is turned into Kanra District.
• 1955-Akihata village is merged into Obata town.
• 1959-Fukushima village and Niiya village are merged into Obata town, creating Kanra town.

[edit] Education

• Primary Schools
  • Obata Elementary School
  • Fukushima Elementary School
  • Niiya Elementary School
  • Akihata Elementary School
    • Nasu Division
• Junior High Schools
  • Daiichi Junior High School
  • Daini Junior High School
  • Daisan Junior High School

[edit] External links

• (Japanese) Kanra Official Site