Kanra, Gunma

Japanese city
Name = Kanra
JapaneseName = 甘楽町
Prefecture = Gunma Prefecture
Region = Kantō
Area_km2 = 58.57
Population = 14,119
PopDate = September 1, 2007
Density_km2 = 241.06
Coords = coord|36|15|N|138|55|E|region:JP_type:city
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Area code =
Mayor =
Tree = Japanese Red Pine
Flower = Prunus × yedoensis
Bird = Green Pheasant
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CityHallPostalCode = 370-2292
CityHallAddress = Kanra-machi, 161-1 Ōaza Obata
CityHallPhone = 0274-74-3131
CityHallLink = [http://www.town.kanra.gunma.jp/ Kanra Town]
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nihongo|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.

urrounding municipalities

* Gunma Prefecture
** Fujioka
** Tomioka
** Yoshii
** Shimonita

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

*ja icon [http://www.town.kanra.gunma.jp/ Kanra Official Site]