Rausu, Hokkaido

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The location of Rausu in Nemuro Subprefecture.
The location of Rausu in Nemuro Subprefecture.

Rausu (羅臼町, -chō) is a town located in Menashi District, Nemuro Subprefecture, Hokkaido Prefecture. As of September 30, 2004 it has an estimated population of 6,752 and an area of 397.84 km².

The town occupies the southern half of the Shiretoko Peninsula. Kunashir Island, one of the four disputed Kuril Islands, can be seen from the town.

[edit] History

  • 1901 - Uembetsu village (植別村) splits from Shibetsu village
  • 1923 - Uembetsu village becomes second-class municipality
  • 1930 - Uembetsu village is renamed Rausu village
  • 1961 - Rausu village becomes Rausu town

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Coordinates: 44°01′N 145°11′E

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