Rishiri Island
Native name: 利尻島 Rishiri-tō | |
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| Geography | |
| Archipelago | Japanese archipelago |
| Area | 183 km2 (71 sq mi) |
| Length | 19 km (11.8 mi) |
| Width | 14 km (8.7 mi) |
| Coastline | 63 km (39.1 mi) |
| Highest elevation | 1,721 m (5646 ft) |
| Highest point | Mount Rishiri |
| Administration | |
| Prefecture | Hokkaido |
| Subprefecture | Sōya Subprefecture |
| District | Rishiri District |
| Town | Rishiri Rishirifuji |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 5,102 (2013) |
| Pop. density | 30.81/km2 (79.8/sq mi) |
| Ethnic groups | Ainu, Japanese |
Rishiri Island (利尻島, Rishiri-tō) is a volcanic island in the Sea of Japan off the coast of Hokkaido, Japan. Administratively the island is part of Hokkaido Prefecture, and is divided between two towns, Rishiri and Rishirifuji. The island is formed by the cone-shaped extinct volcanic peak of Mount Rishiri. Along with Rebun Island and the coastal area of the Sarobetsu Plain, Rishiri forms the Rishiri-Rebun-Sarobetsu National Park. The main industries of Rishiri are tourism and fishing. The island has a population of 5,102 residents.