Kanra, Gunma
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| Kanra 甘楽町 | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
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  Kanra | |
| Coordinates: 36°15′N 138°55′E / 36.250°N 138.917°ECoordinates: 36°15′N 138°55′E / 36.250°N 138.917°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Kantō |
| Prefecture | Gunma Prefecture |
| District | Kanra |
| Area | |
| • Total | 58.57 km2 (22.61 sq mi) |
| Population (September 1, 2007) | |
| • Total | 14,119 |
| • Density | 241.06/km2 (624.3/sq mi) |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) |
| Symbols | |
| - Tree | Japanese Red Pine |
| - Flower | Prunus × yedoensis |
| - Bird | Green Pheasant |
| Address |
Kanra-machi, 161-1 Ōaza Obata 370-2292 |
| Phone number | 0274-74-3131 |
| Website | Town of Kanra |
Kanra (甘楽町 Kanra-machi) is a town located in Kanra District, Gunma Prefecture, 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
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.
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
External links
Media related to Kanra, Gunma at Wikimedia Commons
- Kanra official website (Japanese)
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