Rusutsu, Hokkaido

Rusutsu
留寿都村
Village

Rusutsu Village hall

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 (2008)
  Total 2,045
  Density 17/km2 (44/sq mi)
Symbols
  Tree Betula pendula, Japanese elm
  Flower Phlox subulata
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
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 Abuta District, Shiribeshi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.

As of 2008, the village has an estimated population of 2,045. 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

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]

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