Rusutsu, Hokkaido


Rusutsu is a village located in Shiribeshi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.

Population

, the village has an estimated population of 1,940. 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".

Neighboring municipalities

History

  • 1897: Makkari Village split off from Abuta Village.
  • 1901: Kaributo Village was split off from Makkari Village.
  • 1906: Makkari Village became a Second Class Village.
  • 1910: Makkari Village was transferred from Muroran Subprefecture to Shiribeshi Subprefecture.
  • 1917: Kimobetsu Village was split off from Makkari Village.
  • 1922: Makkaribetsu Village was split off from Makkari Village.
  • 1925: Makkari Village changed its name to Rusutsu Village.

Sister city

Industry

Rusutsu is the top producer of Daikon in Hokkaido. It also produces potato and Asparagus.
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.

Education

Notable people from Rusutsu