was a city located in Sado Island, Niigata Prefecture, Japan.

Population As of 2003, the city had an estimated population of 16,710 and a density of 71.60 persons per km2. The total area was 233.37 km2.

History The city was founded on November 3, 1954.

On March 1, 2004, Ryōtsu, along with the rest of Sado Island (the towns of Aikawa, Kanai, Sawata, Hatano, Mano, Hamochi and Ogi, and the villages of Niibo and Akadomari (all from Sado District)), was merged to create the city of Sado. Since then, Ryōtsu has been one of the 10 subdivisions of Sado City.

Transportation Bus Niigata Kotsu Sado

Highway

Sea Ryōtsu Port Sado Kisen Terminal Car ferry and Jetfoil services to/from Niigata Port

Local attractions Lake Kamo Onogame Futatsugame

Climate

See also Sado, Niigata

References

External links Sado Tourism Association Sado Steam Ship Sado Geopark