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Hoeryŏng, North Hamgyong

North Korea

Provincial capital42.4411° N, 129.7460° E

Situated in North Hamgyong, North Korea, Hoeryŏng is a provincial capital. It has a population of 43,831.

Population43,831
ProvinceNorth Hamgyong
Coordinates42.4411° N, 129.7460° E
CountryNorth Korea
Rank in North Korea#55 of 34,493

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About Hoeryŏng

Geographically, Hoeryŏng is positioned at 42.44° N, 129.75° E, within the Northern Hemisphere. It is administered as part of North Hamgyong, North Korea.

The population of Hoeryŏng is 43,831, placing it at position #55 among 34,493 localities in North Korea.

Cities in North Hamgyong

Hoeryŏng is located in the North Hamgyong province of North Korea. Other cities in the region include Chongjin, Myŏnggan-dong, Hwasŏng. Hoeryŏng has 43,831 inhabitants.

Chongjin327,000Myŏnggan-dong99,557Hwasŏng99,557Ŭndŏk89,244Ŏrang87,757Hwadae67,677Namyang-nodongjagu65,956Myŏngch’ŏn65,797Kilju63,652Puryŏng-ŭp48,958

Nearby Cities

20 populated places are found within 25 km of Hoeryŏng.

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Osandŏk-tongCity
0.2 km
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Yŏkchŏn-dongCity
0.7 km
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Mangyang-dongCity
1 km
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Ch'ŏnhye-dongVillage
1.3 km
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Mangyang-dongVillage
1.3 km
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Tŏgwol-liVillage
1.4 km
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Saha-dongCity
1.9 km
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Ok-tongCity
2 km
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ChungdoriCity
2.1 km
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Saemaŭl-tongCity
2.2 km
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Tŏkhŭng-niVillage
2.2 km
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Ok-tongVillage
2.4 km
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ShangnanhujiCity
3 km
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SadunjiCity
3.1 km
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SsukpatCity
3.2 km
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Yo-dongCity
3.3 km
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HongjingdongCity
3.3 km
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XiananhujiCity
3.3 km
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Chasŏ-dongCity
3.4 km
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Chasŏ-dongVillage
3.5 km

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#1 Pyongyang3,222,000#2 Hamhŭng559,056#3 Namp’o455,000#4 Sunch’ŏn437,000#5 Hŭngnam346,082
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Hoeryŏng?

Hoeryŏng has a population of 43,831. It ranks #55 in North Korea by population.

What province or state is Hoeryŏng in?

Hoeryŏng is located in North Hamgyong, North Korea.

Where is Hoeryŏng located?

Hoeryŏng is located at coordinates 42.44° N, 129.75° E in North Hamgyong, North Korea.

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