Rishiri Island
island in Hokkaido, Japan
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Summary
Rishiri Island is a volcanic island[1]. It draws 3,844 Wikipedia views per month (volcanic island category, ranking #27 of 77).[2]
Key Facts
- Located in the administrative territorial entity: Rishiri district[3]
- Country: Japan[4]
- Located in or next to body of water: Sea of Japan[5]
- Location: Sea of Japan[6]
- Part of: Japanese archipelago[7]
- Commons category: Rishiri Island[8]
- Highest point: Mount Rishiri[9]
- Located in/on physical feature: Japanese archipelago[10]
- Official website: https://www.rishiri-plus.jp/[11]
- Population: 5593[12]
- Time of earliest written record: 1644[13]
- Native label: 利尻[14]
- Length: 18.2 km[15]
- Elevation above sea level: 1721 m[16]
- Area: 182.08 km²[17]
- Width: 14.6 km[18]
- Located in protected area: Rishiri-Rebun-Sarobetsu National Park[19]
Why It Matters
Rishiri Island has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[20] It is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[21]