Local time Friday 2:26 AM | Population 2,169 (30 Sep 2016) | |
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Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) City hall address 14-1 Kutsugata Midorichō, Rishiri-chō, Rishiri-gun, Hokkaidō097-0401 Weather -2°C, Wind NE at 14 km/h, 78% Humidity Points of interest Mount Rishiri, Senhoshimisaki Park, Rishirifureai Hot Spring, Kutsugatamisaki Park, Rishiri Choritsu Museum |
Rishiri (利尻町, Rishiri-chō) is a town located on Rishiri Island in Rishiri District, Sōya Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.
Contents
- Map of Rishiri Rishiri District Hokkaido Prefecture Japan
- Geography
- Neighbouring municipalities
- Education
- References
Map of Rishiri, Rishiri District, Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan
As of 2016, the town has an estimated population of 2,169 and a density of 28 persons per km2. The total area is 76.49 km2.
Rishiri Airport is located in nearby Rishirifuji.
Geography
Rishiri is located on the western portion of Rishiri Island, facing the Sea of Japan. Mount Rishiri (also known as Rishirifuji), at 1721m, is located on the border with Rishirifuji.
Neighbouring municipalities
Education
References
Rishiri, Hokkaido Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA