Kanra, Gunma

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

• 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

• Kanra Official Site