Rausu, Hokkaido

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Rausu 羅臼町
Town
Rausu town hall
Flag Seal
Location of Rausu in Hokkaido (Nemuro Subprefecture)
Rausu Location in Japan
Coordinates: 44°1′N 145°11′E / 44.017°N 145.183°E / 44.017; 145.183
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.rausu-town.jp

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.

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.

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Rausu, Hokkaido

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