Rishiri, Hokkaidō

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Rishiri
利尻町
Location of Rishiri
Rishiri's location in Hokkaidō (Sōya), Japan.
Location
Country Japan
Region Hokkaidō
Prefecture Hokkaidō (Sōya)
District Rishiri
Physical characteristics
Area 76.49 km² (29.53 sq mi)
Population (as of December 2007)
     Total 2,684
     Density 35.1 /km² (91 /sq mi)
Location 45°11′N, 141°8′E
Symbols
Tree Siberian Dwarf Pine
Flower Ezokanzō (Hemerocallis dumortieri var. esculenta) and Chishimazakura (Prunus nipponica var. kurilensis)
Bird Rishiri Komadori (Erithacus akahige rishiriensis)
Symbol of Rishiri
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Rishiri Government Office
Mayor Jun'itsu Tajima
Address 097-0401
14-1 Kutsugata Midorichō, Rishiri-chō, Rishiri-gun, Hokkaidō
Phone number 0163-84-2345
Official website: Rishiri Town

Rishiri (利尻町 Rishiri-chō?) is a town located on Rishiri Island in Rishiri District, Sōya, Hokkaidō, Japan.

As of 2008, the town has an estimated population of 2,684 and a density of 35.1 persons per km². The total area is 76.49 km².

Rishiri Airport is located in nearby Rishirifuji.

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[edit] 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. [1]

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Coordinates: 45°11′N, 141°8′E

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