Kanna, Gunma
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| Kanna 神流町 |
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| 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 | ||
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| • Total | 114.69 km2 (44.28 sq mi) | ||
| Population (September 1, 2007) | |||
| • Total | 2,546 | ||
| • Density | 22.20/km2 (57.5/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | ||
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| - Tree | Zelkova serrata | ||
| - Flower | Rhododendron dilatatum | ||
| - Bird | Japanese White-eye | ||
| Phone number | 0274-57-2111 | ||
| Address | Kanna-machi, 90-6 Ōaza Manba 370-1592 |
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| Website | 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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[edit] Surrounding municipalities
[edit] 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
[edit] 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
[edit] External links
Media related to Kanna, Gunma at Wikimedia Commons
- Kanna Official Site (Japanese)
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