Place in Rishiri Island, Japan
Rishiri District |
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| Rishiri District, Hokkaido |
 The area of Rishiri District in Sōya Subprefecture. |
| Country | Japan |
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| Region |
Rishiri Island |
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| District |
Hokkaido |
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| Subprefecture |
Sōya |
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| • Land | 182.18 km2 (70.34 sq mi) |
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Rishiri (利尻郡, Rishiri-gun) is a
district located in
Sōya Subprefecture,
Hokkaido,
Japan. The district consists of
Rishiri Island, in the
Sea of Japan to the west of the northern tip of Hokkaido.
As of 2004, the district has an estimated
population of 5,525 and a
density of 30.33 persons per km2. The total area is 182.18 km2.
Rishiri Airport is located in
Rishirifuji.
Towns and villages
45°10′48″N 141°14′24″E / 45.18000°N 141.24000°E / 45.18000; 141.24000
