Tsurui

Tsurui (鶴居村, Tsurui-mura) is a village located in Kushiro Subprefecture, Hokkaido. As of September 30, 2016, it has an estimated population of 2,516, and an area of 571.84 km2.

Tsurui

鶴居村
Village
Tsurui village hall
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Location of Tsurui in Hokkaido (Kushiro Subprefecture)
Tsurui
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 43°14′N 144°19′E
CountryJapan
RegionHokkaido
PrefectureHokkaido (Kushiro Subprefecture)
DistrictAkan
Area
  Total571.84 km2 (220.79 sq mi)
Population
 (September 30, 2016)
  Total2,516
  Density4.4/km2 (11/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+9 (JST)
Websitewww.vill.tsurui.lg.jp

Tsurui is a breeding ground for the red-crowned crane, one of the 100 Soundscapes of Japan.

History

The village was formed in 1937.

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