Tsurui

This article is about the village in Hokkaido. For train station in Ichikawa, see Tsurui Station.
Tsurui
鶴居村
Village

Tsurui village hall

Location of Tsurui in Hokkaido (Kushiro Subprefecture)
Tsurui

Location in Japan

Coordinates: 43°14′N 144°19′E / 43.233°N 144.317°E / 43.233; 144.317Coordinates: 43°14′N 144°19′E / 43.233°N 144.317°E / 43.233; 144.317
Country Japan
Region Hokkaido
Prefecture Hokkaido (Kushiro Subprefecture)
District Akan
Area
  Total 571.84 km2 (220.79 sq mi)
Population (December 31, 2007)
  Total 2,596
  Density 4.5/km2 (12/sq mi)
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
Website www.vill.tsurui.lg.jp

Tsurui (鶴居村 Tsurui-mura) is a village located in Akan District, Kushiro Subprefecture, Hokkaido. As of December 31, 2007 it has an estimated population of 2,596 and an area of 571.84 km2.

Tsurui is a breeding ground for the red-crowned crane, one of the 100 Soundscapes of Japan.

History

The village was formed in 1937.

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