Tanchon

Tanchon
Tanchon
Chosŏn'gŭl 단천시
Hancha 端川市
McCune–Reischauer Tanch'ŏn si
Revised Romanization Dancheon-si
Statistics
Area 606 km2 (234 sq mi)
Population 360,000
Population density 594.1/km2 (1,538.6/sq mi)
Administrative divisions 6 dong, 9 workers' districts, 38 ri

Tanchon or Tanch'ŏn is a city in northeastern South Hamgyong province, North Korea. It has a population of approximately 360,000. Tanchon borders the Sea of Japan (East Sea of Korea), into which the Namdae River flows.

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Economy

Mining

There are extensive mineral resources in the area, including cobalt, magnesite, and iron ore.

Manufacturing

The city is known for its chemical production.

Technology

The City of Tanchon is featured in the PC game Tradewinds

Transport

Tanchon is situated on the Pyongra Line railroad.

Wildlife

The population of Chinese Gorals in Tanchon has been designated North Korean natural monument #293.[1]

References

  1. ^ "단천산양". Cultural Heritage Administration guide to North Korean natural monuments. http://nature.cha.go.kr/cont/natural_v.jsp?nat_id=NM-NK293&nation=N&s_cate_id=N0202&img_num=7. Retrieved 2006-12-01. 

See also

External links

v · d · eMetropolitan cities of North Korea
Directly governed city
Provincial capitals
Cities
(not included above)
v · d · eSouth Hamgyŏng
Capital South Hamgyong NK.png
Cities
Districts
Counties

Coordinates: 40°27′29″N 128°54′40″E / 40.458°N 128.911°E / 40.458; 128.911


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