Kanra, Gunma

Kanra 甘楽町
— Town —
Location of Kanra in Gunma Prefecture
Kanra
Coordinates:
Country	Japan
Region	Kantō
Prefecture	Gunma Prefecture
Area
• Total	58.57 km² (22.6 sq mi)
Population (September 1, 2007)
• Total	14,119
• Density	241.06/km² (624.3/sq mi)
Time zone	Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
City symbols
- Tree	Japanese Red Pine
- Flower	Prunus × yedoensis
- Bird	Green Pheasant
Phone number	0274-74-3131
Address	Kanra-machi, 161-1 Ōaza Obata 370-2292
Website	Town of Kanra

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.

Surrounding municipalities

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.

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

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