Place in Rishiri Island, Japan
Rishiri District
Rishiri District, Hokkaido The area of Rishiri District in Sōya Subprefecture.
Country Japan Region Rishiri Island District Hokkaido Subprefecture Sōya • Land 182.18 km2 (70.34 sq mi)
Rishiri (利尻郡 , Rishiri-gun ) is a district located in Sōya Subprefecture , Hokkaido , Japan . The district encompasses Rishiri Island , situated 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 population density of 30.33 persons per km2 . The total area of the district 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