Rankoshi
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
Rankoshi is a town situated in the Shiribeshi Subprefecture of Hokkaido, Japan. The town's name originates from the Ainu word "Ranko-usi", referencing the abundance of Katsura trees. It is surrounded by the Niseko Volcanic Group and is bisected by the Shiribetsu River, flowing towards the Sea of Japan.
Statistics
Area
449.68 km²
Population
4,893