- Kanna, Gunma
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Kanna
神流町— Town —
FlagLocation of Kanna in Gunma Prefecture Coordinates: 36°7′N 138°55′E / 36.117°N 138.917°ECoordinates: 36°7′N 138°55′E / 36.117°N 138.917°E Country Japan Region Kantō Prefecture Gunma Prefecture Area – Total 114.69 km2 (44.3 sq mi) Population (September 1, 2007) – Total 2,546 – Density 22.20/km2 (57.5/sq mi) Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) City symbols - Tree Zelkova serrata - Flower Rhododendron dilatatum - Bird Japanese White-eye Phone number 0274-57-2111 Address Kanna-machi, 90-6 Ōaza Manba
370-1592Website Town of Kanna 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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Surrounding municipalities
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
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
External links
Media related to Kanna, Gunma at Wikimedia Commons
- Kanna Official Site (Japanese)
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