Rausu | town, municipality

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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 397.88 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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Coordinates:   44°6'1"N   145°7'20"E
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