Rausu, Hokkaido
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
Rausu is a town in Hokkaido, Japan, situated on the Shiretoko Peninsula. The town's name originates from the Ainu word 'Raushi', meaning 'Low-land'. It faces the Nemuro Strait and offers views of the disputed Kuril Islands.
Statistics
Area
397.88 km²
Population
5,395