Rishiri District, Hokkaido

The area of Rishiri District in Sōya Subprefecture.

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

Coordinates: 45°10′48″N 141°14′24″E / 45.18000°N 141.24000°E / 45.18000; 141.24000

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