is a town located in Shiribeshi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.
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 The Shiribetsu River flows through Rankoshi to the Sea of Japan. The town is surrounded by the Niseko Volcanic Group, which belongs to Niseko-Shakotan-Otaru Kaigan Quasi-National Park.
The name is derived from the Ainu word "Ranko-usi", meaning "place with many Katsura trees".Outline of Rankoshi Mountains: Mount Raiden, Mount Mekunnai, Mount Chisenupuri, Mount Nitonupuri
Neighboring towns Iburi Subprefecture Toyoura Shiribeshi Subprefecture Iwanai Kuromatsunai Kutchan Niseko Suttsu
Climate
History 1909: Minamishiribeshi became a Second Class Village.History of Rankoshi 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 SchoolHokkaido Rankoshi High School Junior high school Rankoshi Junior High School Elementary schools Kombu Elementary School Rankoshi Elementary School
Transportation Hakodate Main Line: Mena - Rankoshi - Konbu Route 5
Sister city Saalfelden, Salzburg, Austria (since 1967)Sister city
References
External links
Official Website