Rishiri District, Hokkaido
Place in Rishiri Island, Japan
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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.
Rishiri District | |
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| Rishiri District, Hokkaido | |
 The area of Rishiri District in Sōya Subprefecture. | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Rishiri Island |
| District | Hokkaido |
| Subprefecture | Sōya |
| Area | |
| • Land | 182.18 km2 (70.34 sq mi) |
Population
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.
Transportation
Rishiri Airport is located in Rishirifuji.[1]
