Rausu, Hokkaido
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Rausu (羅臼町, Rausu-chō) is a town located in Nemuro Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of September 30, 2016, it has an estimated population of 5,395, and an area of 397.88 km2.
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Rausu
羅臼町 | |
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Town | |
Coordinates: 44°1′N 145°11′E | |
Country | Japan |
Region | Hokkaido |
Prefecture | Hokkaido (Nemuro Subprefecture) |
District | Menashi |
Area | |
• Total | 397.88 km2 (153.62 sq mi) |
Population (September 30, 2016) | |
• Total | 5,395 |
• Density | 14/km2 (35/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+09:00 (JST) |
Climate | Dfb |
Website | www |
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The word "Rausu" originates from the Ainu word Raushi, roughly meaning "Low-land" or "Place of men with beast-like spirit".
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.