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[[Image:Rusutsu in Shiribeshi Subprefecture.gif|thumb|250px|The location of Rusutsu in Shiribeshi Subprefecture.]] |
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| name = Rusutsu |
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{{nihongo|'''Rusutsu'''|留寿都村|Rusutsu-mura}} is a [[villages of Japan|village]] located in [[Abuta District, Hokkaidō|Abuta District]], [[Shiribeshi Subprefecture|Shiribeshi]], [[Hokkaidō]], [[Japan]]. |
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| native_name = {{nobold|留寿都村}} |
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| native_name_lang = ja |
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| settlement_type = Village |
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| other_name = |
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| image_skyline = Rusutsu village hall.JPG |
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| image_caption = Rusutsu Village hall |
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| image_flag = Flag of Rusutsu, Hokkaido.svg |
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| image_seal = Emblem of Rusutsu, Hokkaido.svg |
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| image_map = Rusutsu in Hokkaido Prefecture Ja.svg |
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| map_caption = Location of Rusutsu in [[Hokkaido]] ([[Shiribeshi Subprefecture]]) |
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| pushpin_map = Japan |
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| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Japan |
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| coordinates = {{coord|42|44|N|140|53|E|region:JP|display=inline,title}} |
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| subdivision_type = Country |
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| subdivision_name = Japan |
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| subdivision_type1 = [[List of regions of Japan|Region]] |
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| subdivision_name1 = [[Hokkaido]] |
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| subdivision_type2 = [[Prefectures of Japan|Prefecture]] |
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| subdivision_name2 = [[Hokkaido]] ([[Shiribeshi Subprefecture]]) |
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| subdivision_type3 = [[Districts of Japan|District]] |
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| subdivision_name3 = [[Abuta District, Hokkaido|Abuta]] |
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| leader_title = Mayor |
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| leader_name = Tsunehachi Baya |
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| leader_title1 = Vice Mayor |
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| leader_name1 = |
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| unit_pref = Metric |
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| area_total_km2 = 119.92 |
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| population_total = 1,940 |
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| population_as_of = September 30, 2016 |
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| population_density_km2 = auto |
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| timezone1 = [[Japan Standard Time|JST]] |
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| utc_offset1 = +09:00 |
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| blank_name_sec1 = City hall address |
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| blank_info_sec1 = 175 Rusutsu, Rusutsu, Abuta-gun, Hokkaido<br />048-1731 |
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| website = {{URL|http://www.vill.rusutsu.lg.jp/}} |
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| module = {{Infobox place symbols| embedded=yes |
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| tree = [[Betula pendula]], [[Ulmus davidiana var. japonica|Japanese elm]] |
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| flower = [[Phlox subulata]] |
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{{Nihongo|'''Rusutsu'''|留寿都村|Rusutsu-mura}} is a [[List of villages in Japan|village]] located in [[Shiribeshi Subprefecture]], [[Hokkaido]], [[Japan]]. |
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[[As of 2004]], the village has an estimated [[population]] of 2,126 and a [[population density|density]] of 17.73 persons per [[square kilometer|km²]]. The total area is 119.92 km². |
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{{As of|September 2016}}, the village has an estimated [[population]] of 1,940. The total area is 119.92 km<sup>2</sup>. |
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==Geography== |
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Rusutsu is located on the southern of Shiribeshi Subprefecture. Mount Shiritsu is in the northern of the town. |
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The name came from [[Ainu language|Ainu]] word "Ru-sutu", meaning "Road at the foot of the mountain".<ref>[http://www.vill.rusutsu.lg.jp/hotnews/detail/00000261.html Outline of Rusutsu]</ref> |
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===Neighboring municipalities=== |
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* Shiribeshi Subprefecture |
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** [[Kimobetsu, Hokkaido|Kimobetsu]] |
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** [[Makkari, Hokkaido|Makkari]] |
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* [[Iburi Subprefecture]] |
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** [[Date, Hokkaido|Date]] |
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** [[Toyako, Hokkaido|Toyako]] |
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==History== |
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*1897: Makkari Village split off from Abuta Village (now Toyako Town).<ref>[http://www.vill.rusutsu.lg.jp/hotnews/detail/00000262.html History of Rusutsu]</ref> |
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*1901: Kaributo Village (now Niseko Town) was split off from Makkari Village. |
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*1906: Makkari Village became a Second Class Village. |
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*1910: Makkari Village was transferred from Muroran Subprefecture (now Iburi Subprefecture) to Shiribeshi Subprefecture. |
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*1917: Kimobetsu Village (now town) was split off from Makkari Village. |
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*1922: Makkaribetsu Village (now Makkari Village) was split off from Makkari Village. |
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*1925: Makkari Village changed its name to Rusutsu Village. |
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==Sister city== |
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* {{flagicon|}}{{Flagicon|Japan}} [[Yabu, Hyogo|Yabu, Hyogo, Japan]]<ref>[http://www.vill.rusutsu.lg.jp/hotnews/detail/00000267.html Sister city of Rusutsu]</ref> |
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==Industry== |
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Rusutsu is the top producer of [[Daikon]] in Hokkaido. It also produces [[potato]] and [[Asparagus]].<ref>[http://www.vill.rusutsu.lg.jp/hotnews/detail/00000256.html Farming and livestock industry of Rusutsu]</ref> |
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Commercial facilities and companies of Rusutsu are along [[Japan National Route 230|Route 230]]. There are Sightseeing spots such as [[Rusutsu Resort]] at a distance from the center of the village.<ref>[http://www.vill.rusutsu.lg.jp/hotnews/detail/00000258.html Commerce and industry of Rusutsu]</ref> |
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==Education== |
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* High school |
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** Hokkaido Rusutsu High School<ref>[http://www.phoenix-c.or.jp/~rusutu1/ Hokkaido Rusutsu High School]</ref> |
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* Junior high school |
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** Rusutsu Junior High School |
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* Elementary school |
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** Rusutsu Elementary School |
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==Notable people from Rusutsu== |
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*[[Kotonofuji Muneyoshi]], former sumo wrestler |
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==References== |
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{{reflist}} |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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*{{Commons category-inline|Rusutsu, Hokkaido|Rusutsu, Hokkaidō}} |
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*[http://www.vill.rusutsu.hokkaido.jp/index2.htm Official website] in Japanese |
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*[http://www.vill.rusutsu.lg.jp/ Official Website] {{in lang|ja}} |
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{{Hokkaido}} |
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{{coor title dm|42|44|N|140|53|E|region:JP_type:city}} |
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{{Authority control}} |
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[[Category:Villages in Hokkaido]] |
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[[io:Rusutsu]] |
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[[ja:留寿都村]] |
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[[zh:留壽都村]] |
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[[zh-yue:留壽都村]] |
Latest revision as of 04:58, 25 September 2022
Rusutsu
留寿都村 | |
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Village | |
Coordinates: 42°44′N 140°53′E / 42.733°N 140.883°E | |
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) |
Time zone | UTC+09:00 (JST) |
City hall address | 175 Rusutsu, Rusutsu, Abuta-gun, Hokkaido 048-1731 |
Website | www |
Symbols | |
Flower | Phlox subulata |
Tree | Betula pendula, Japanese elm |
Rusutsu (留寿都村, Rusutsu-mura) is a village located in Shiribeshi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.
As of September 2016[update], the village has an estimated population of 1,940. The total area is 119.92 km2.
Geography[edit]
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[edit]
- Shiribeshi Subprefecture
- Iburi Subprefecture
History[edit]
- 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[edit]
Industry[edit]
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[edit]
- High school
- Hokkaido Rusutsu High School[6]
- Junior high school
- Rusutsu Junior High School
- Elementary school
- Rusutsu Elementary School
Notable people from Rusutsu[edit]
- Kotonofuji Muneyoshi, former sumo wrestler
References[edit]
External links[edit]
- Media related to Rusutsu, Hokkaidō at Wikimedia Commons
- Official Website (in Japanese)