Rausu, Hokkaidō

Rausu, Hokkaidō

nihongo|Rausu|羅臼町|Rausu-chō is a town located in Menashi District, Nemuro Subprefecture, Hokkaidō. As of March 31, 2008 it has an estimated population of 6,202 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.

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

External links

* [http://www.rausu-town.jp/ Official website] in Japanese


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