The island is divided between two towns, Rishiri (population 2,304), on the south-west half of island and Rishirifuji (population 2,798) on the north-east half of island, both of which belong to Rishiri District, Soya Subprefecture.

These towns include the following communities, listed from the north side of the island, clockwise around:

Transportation

* Ferry service to Rebun, Wakkanai,

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