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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
- ^ "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
- (Korean) In Korean language online encyclopedias:
Metropolitan cities of North Korea Directly governed city Provincial capitals Cities
(not included above)South Hamgyŏng Capital Cities Districts Counties Categories:- Cities in South Hamgyong
- North Korea geography stubs
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