Rishiri Island

Rishiri
Native name:
利尻島 Rishiri-tō
Rishiri is located in Japan
Rishiri
Rishiri
Geography
ArchipelagoJapanese archipelago
Area183 km2 (71 sq mi)
Length19 km (11.8 mi)
Width14 km (8.7 mi)
Coastline63 km (39.1 mi)
Highest elevation1,721 m (5646 ft)
Highest pointMount Rishiri
Administration
PrefectureHokkaido
SubprefectureSōya Subprefecture
DistrictRishiri District
TownRishiri
Rishirifuji
Demographics
Population5,102 (2013)
Pop. density30.81/km2 (79.8/sq mi)
Ethnic groupsAinu, 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.[1] 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.[2][3][4][5]

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