Rusutsu, Hokkaido

Rusutsu
留寿都村
Village
Rusutsu Village hall

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Location of Rusutsu in Hokkaido (Shiribeshi Subprefecture)
Rusutsu
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 42°44′N 140°53′E / 42.733°N 140.883°E / 42.733; 140.883Coordinates: 42°44′N 140°53′E / 42.733°N 140.883°E / 42.733; 140.883
Country Japan
Region Hokkaido
Prefecture Hokkaido (Shiribeshi Subprefecture)
District Abuta
Government
 • Mayor Tsunehachi Baya
Area
 • Total 119.92 km2 (46.30 sq mi)
Population (September 30, 2016)
 • Total 1,940
 • Density 16/km2 (42/sq mi)
Symbols
 • Tree Betula pendula, Japanese elm
 • Flower Phlox subulata
Time zone UTC+9 (JST)
City hall address 175 Rusutsu, Rusutsu, Abuta-gun, Hokkaido
048-1731
Website www.vill.rusutsu.lg.jp

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 km².

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", meaning "Road at the foot of the mountain".[1]

Neighboring municipalities

History

  • 1897: Makkari Village split off from Abuta Village (now Toyako Town).[2]
  • 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.[4]

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.[5]

Education

  • High school
    • Hokkaido Rusutsu High School[6]
  • 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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