Rankoshi, Hokkaido

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

Rankoshi
蘭越町
Town
Rankoshi Town Office
Rankoshi Town Office
Flag of Rankoshi
Official seal of Rankoshi
Location of Rankoshi in Hokkaido (Shiribeshi Subprefecture)
Location of Rankoshi in Hokkaido (Shiribeshi Subprefecture)
Rankoshi is located in Japan
Rankoshi
Rankoshi
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 42°49′N 140°32′E
CountryJapan
RegionHokkaido
PrefectureHokkaido (Shiribeshi Subprefecture)
DistrictIsoya
Government
  MayorTomeo Miyauchi
Area
  Total449.68 km2 (173.62 sq mi)
Population
 (September 30, 2016)
  Total4,893
  Density11/km2 (28/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+09:00 (JST)
City hall address258-5 Rankoshicho, Rankoshi, Isoya-gun, Hokkaido
048-1392
ClimateDfb
Websitewww.town.rankoshi.hokkaido.jp
Symbols
FlowerMagnolia kobus
MascotLove-chan (らぶちゃん)
TreeMagnolia kobus

As of September 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

Climate

Climate data for Rankoshi (1991−2020 normals, extremes 1977−present)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 8.7
(47.7)
9.7
(49.5)
15.0
(59.0)
25.2
(77.4)
33.1
(91.6)
32.7
(90.9)
33.7
(92.7)
35.4
(95.7)
32.1
(89.8)
25.9
(78.6)
20.7
(69.3)
13.6
(56.5)
35.4
(95.7)
Average high °C (°F) −0.8
(30.6)
0.0
(32.0)
3.9
(39.0)
10.6
(51.1)
17.3
(63.1)
21.3
(70.3)
24.7
(76.5)
25.9
(78.6)
22.4
(72.3)
15.8
(60.4)
7.9
(46.2)
1.2
(34.2)
12.5
(54.5)
Daily mean °C (°F) −4.2
(24.4)
−3.7
(25.3)
−0.2
(31.6)
5.4
(41.7)
11.4
(52.5)
15.9
(60.6)
19.9
(67.8)
20.9
(69.6)
16.8
(62.2)
10.1
(50.2)
3.6
(38.5)
−2.1
(28.2)
7.8
(46.1)
Average low °C (°F) −8.2
(17.2)
−8.1
(17.4)
−4.8
(23.4)
0.0
(32.0)
5.7
(42.3)
11.4
(52.5)
16.1
(61.0)
16.8
(62.2)
11.7
(53.1)
4.8
(40.6)
−0.5
(31.1)
−5.6
(21.9)
3.3
(37.9)
Record low °C (°F) −24.7
(−12.5)
−24.1
(−11.4)
−19.2
(−2.6)
−10.5
(13.1)
−2.6
(27.3)
2.0
(35.6)
5.5
(41.9)
7.5
(45.5)
1.3
(34.3)
−3.9
(25.0)
−11.9
(10.6)
−20.3
(−4.5)
−24.7
(−12.5)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 104.2
(4.10)
79.6
(3.13)
59.2
(2.33)
61.0
(2.40)
74.1
(2.92)
64.1
(2.52)
104.2
(4.10)
142.2
(5.60)
142.9
(5.63)
120.9
(4.76)
137.2
(5.40)
125.9
(4.96)
1,220.4
(48.05)
Average snowfall cm (inches) 213
(84)
169
(67)
107
(42)
13
(5.1)
0
(0)
0
(0)
0
(0)
0
(0)
0
(0)
0
(0)
53
(21)
194
(76)
746
(294)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1.0 mm) 21.2 17.5 13.8 10.3 9.3 8.3 8.8 9.7 11.7 14.3 18.3 21.8 165
Average snowy days (≥ 3 cm) 21.0 18.1 13.7 2.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5.8 19.4 80
Mean monthly sunshine hours 33.3 48.2 99.5 164.9 196.4 160.6 131.4 142.9 148.7 122.7 63.2 26.4 1,338
Source: Japan Meteorological Agency[2][3]

History

  • 1909: Minamishiribeshi became a Second Class Village.[4]
  • 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[5]
  • Junior high school
    • Rankoshi Junior High School
  • Elementary schools
    • Rankoshi Elementary School
    • Kombu Elementary School

Transportation

Sister city

References

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