Rishiri Chō

Rishiri Chō is a locality in , . Rishiri Chō is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Rishiri Island and Mount Rishiri.

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is on the north-west tip of , and a part of . The island features native wildflowers, spectacular landscapes and fantastic hiking for experienced and beginner hikers.

Volcano
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is a Quaternary stratovolcano located off the coast of Hokkaidō, in the . It rises out of the forming . is situated 4 km northeast of Rishiri Chō.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Rishiri.

Town
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is a town located on in , , . As of September 2016, the town has an estimated population of 2,169 and a density of 28 persons per km2. is situated 5 km northwest of Rishiri Chō.

Rishiri Chō

Latitude
45.1618° or 45° 9′ 43″ north
Longitude
141.1961° or 141° 11′ 46″ east
Population
2,290
Elevation
363 metres (1,191 feet)
IATA airport code
RIS
Open location code
8RQ3556W+PC
Geo­Names ID
7429567
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

“Rishiri Chō” goes by many names.
  • Japanese: “りしりちょう”
  • Japanese: “リシリチョウ”
  • Japanese: “利尻町”

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