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Hong-ch’on, South Hwanghae

North Korea

City38.5230° N, 125.1798° E

Hong-ch’on is a city situated in South Hwanghae, North Korea.

Population—
ProvinceSouth Hwanghae
Coordinates38.5230° N, 125.1798° E
CountryNorth Korea

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About Hong-ch’on

Hong-ch’on is situated at 38.52° N, 125.18° E in the Northern Hemisphere. It falls under the South Hwanghae region of North Korea.

Cities in South Hwanghae

Within the South Hwanghae region of North Korea, Hong-ch’on stands alongside cities like Haeju, Paech’ŏn-ŭp, Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp.

Haeju222,396Paech’ŏn-ŭp159,825Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp142,607Sinch’ŏn-ŭp141,407Ŭllyul107,997Kangnyŏng106,827Ŭnch’ŏn-ŭp95,597Kwail-ŭp89,895Samch’ŏn86,042Sinwŏn-ŭp83,161

Nearby Cities

In the vicinity of Hong-ch’on, there are 20 cities and towns within 25 km.

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Chosal-liCity
0.2 km
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Pa-ch’onCity
0.7 km
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Yŏnam-niCity
0.8 km
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ŬllyulCity · 107,997 inhab.
1.3 km
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SojuCity
1.3 km
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TaejuCity
1.5 km
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Nanmun-dongCity
1.5 km
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Kyŏng-ch’onCity
1.5 km
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Kwŏn-ch’onCity
1.6 km
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Tonggach’ŏnCity
1.7 km
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Sin’giCity
1.8 km
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Chŏng-dongCity
1.9 km
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Sansŭng-niCity
2 km
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ChangnaeCity
2 km
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Sŏngsal-liCity
2 km
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YangjiCity
2.1 km
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Sŏnam-dongCity
2.4 km
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P’ung-dongCity
2.5 km
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SosŏngsanCity
2.5 km
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ChiamCity
2.5 km

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Frequently Asked Questions

What province or state is Hong-ch’on in?

Hong-ch’on is located in South Hwanghae, North Korea.

Where is Hong-ch’on located?

Hong-ch’on is located at coordinates 38.52° N, 125.18° E in South Hwanghae, North Korea.

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