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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]].


{{Nihongo|'''Rusutsu'''|留寿都村|Rusutsu-mura}} is a [[List of villages in Japan|village]] located in [[Shiribeshi Subprefecture]], [[Hokkaido]], [[Japan]].
{{As of|2008}}, the village has an estimated [[population]] of 2,045. The total area is 119.92 km².


{{As of|September 2016}}, the village has an estimated [[population]] of 1,940. The total area is 119.92&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>.

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

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>

===Neighboring municipalities===
* Shiribeshi Subprefecture
** [[Kimobetsu, Hokkaido|Kimobetsu]]
** [[Makkari, Hokkaido|Makkari]]
* [[Iburi Subprefecture]]
** [[Date, Hokkaido|Date]]
** [[Toyako, Hokkaido|Toyako]]

==History==
*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>
*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==
* {{flagicon|}}{{Flagicon|Japan}} [[Yabu, Hyogo|Yabu, Hyogo, Japan]]<ref>[http://www.vill.rusutsu.lg.jp/hotnews/detail/00000267.html Sister city of Rusutsu]</ref>

==Industry==
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>

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>

==Education==
* High school
** Hokkaido Rusutsu High School<ref>[http://www.phoenix-c.or.jp/~rusutu1/ Hokkaido Rusutsu High School]</ref>
* Junior high school
** Rusutsu Junior High School
* Elementary school
** Rusutsu Elementary School

==Notable people from Rusutsu==
*[[Kotonofuji Muneyoshi]], former sumo wrestler


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
{{Commons category-inline|Rusutsu, Hokkaido|Rusutsu, Hokkaidō}}
*{{Commons category-inline|Rusutsu, Hokkaido|Rusutsu, Hokkaidō}}
*[http://www.vill.rusutsu.lg.jp/ Rusutsu official website] {{ja icon}}
*[http://www.vill.rusutsu.lg.jp/ Official Website] {{in lang|ja}}

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Latest revision as of 04:58, 25 September 2022

Rusutsu
留寿都村
Village
Rusutsu Village hall
Rusutsu Village hall
Flag of Rusutsu
Flag
Official seal of Rusutsu
Seal
Location of Rusutsu in Hokkaido (Shiribeshi Subprefecture)
Location of Rusutsu in Hokkaido (Shiribeshi Subprefecture)
Rusutsu is located in Japan
Rusutsu
Rusutsu
Location 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
 • MayorTsunehachi Baya
Area
 • Total119.92 km2 (46.30 sq mi)
Population
 (September 30, 2016)
 • Total1,940
 • Density16/km2 (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 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]

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]

References[edit]

  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

External links[edit]


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