Ranzan, Saitama
Ranzan (嵐山町, Ranzan-machi) is a town located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 February 2016, the town had an estimated population of 18,319, and a population density of 612 persons per km². Its total area is 29.92 square kilometres (11.55 sq mi).
Ranzan
嵐山町 | |
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 Ranzan town office | |
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 Location of Ranzan in Saitama Prefecture | |
  Ranzan | |
| Coordinates: 36°3′23.5″N 139°19′13.8″E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Kantō |
| Prefecture | Saitama Prefecture |
| District | Hiki |
| Area | |
| • Total | 29.92 km2 (11.55 sq mi) |
| Population (February 2016) | |
| • Total | 18,319 |
| • Density | 612/km2 (1,590/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+9 (Japan Standard Time) |
| - Tree | Prunus mume |
| - Flower | Azalea |
| Phone number | 0493-62-2150 |
| Address | 1030-1 Sugiyama, Ranzan-machi, Hiki-gun, Saitama-ken 355-0211 |
| Website | http://www.town.ranzan.saitama.jp/ |
Geography
Ranzan is located in central Saitama Prefecture.
Surrounding municipalities
History
The villages of Sugaya and Nanasato were created within Hiki District, Saitama with the establishment of the municipalities system on April 1, 1889. The two villages merged on April 15, 1955 as Sugaya village, which was elevated to town status on April 15, 1967, taking the name of Ranzan.
Economy
The economy of Ranzan is primarily agricultural.
Education
Ranzan has three elementary schools, three middle schools and one high school.
Transportation
Railway
Highway
- Kan-Etsu Expressway – Ranzan-Ogawa IC, Ranzan PC
- Japan National Route 254
Local attractions
- Site of Sugaya Yakata
- Site of Sugiyama Castle
External links
- Official Website (in Japanese)
Media related to Ranzan, Saitama at Wikimedia Commons
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