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(Redirected from Rusutsu) Village in Hokkaido, Japan
Rusutsu 留寿都村
Village
Rusutsu Village hallRusutsu Village hall
Flag of RusutsuFlagOfficial seal of RusutsuSeal
Location of Rusutsu in Hokkaido (Shiribeshi Subprefecture)Location of Rusutsu in Hokkaido (Shiribeshi Subprefecture)
Rusutsu is located in JapanRusutsuRusutsuLocation in Japan
Coordinates: 42°44′N 140°53′E / 42.733°N 140.883°E / 42.733; 140.883
CountryJapan
RegionHokkaido
PrefectureHokkaido (Shiribeshi Subprefecture)
DistrictAbuta
Government
 • MayorHisako Satō
Area
 • Total119.92 km (46.30 sq mi)
Population
 • Total1,940
 • Density16/km (42/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+09:00 (JST)
City hall address175 Rusutsu, Rusutsu, Abuta-gun, Hokkaido
048-1731
Websitewww.vill.rusutsu.lg.jp
Symbols
FlowerPhlox subulata
TreeBetula pendula, Japanese elm

Rusutsu (留寿都村, Rusutsu-mura) is a village located in Shiribeshi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.

As of September 2016, the village has an estimated population of 1,940. The total area is 119.92 km.

Geography

Rusutsu is located on the southern of Shiribeshi Subprefecture. Mount Shiritsu is in the northern of the town.

The name came from Ainu word "Ru-sutu" (ル スト゚), meaning "Road at the foot of the mountain".

Neighboring municipalities

History

  • 1897: Makkari Village split off from Abuta Village (now Toyako Town).
  • 1901: Kaributo Village (now Niseko Town) was split off from Makkari Village.
  • 1906: Makkari Village became a Second Class Village.
  • 1910: Makkari Village was transferred from Muroran Subprefecture (now Iburi Subprefecture) to Shiribeshi Subprefecture.
  • 1917: Kimobetsu Village (now town) was split off from Makkari Village.
  • 1922: Makkaribetsu Village (now Makkari Village) was split off from Makkari Village.
  • 1925: Makkari Village changed its name to Rusutsu Village.

Sister city

Industry

Rusutsu is the top producer of Daikon in Hokkaido. It also produces potato and Asparagus.

Commercial facilities and companies of Rusutsu are along Route 230. There are Sightseeing spots such as Rusutsu Resort at a distance from the center of the village.

Education

  • High school
    • Hokkaido Rusutsu High School
  • Junior high school
    • Rusutsu Junior High School
  • Elementary school
    • Rusutsu Elementary School

Notable people from Rusutsu

References

  1. Outline of Rusutsu
  2. History of Rusutsu
  3. Sister city of Rusutsu
  4. Farming and livestock industry of Rusutsu
  5. Commerce and industry of Rusutsu
  6. Hokkaido Rusutsu High School

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