Wŏnsan, Kangwŏn-do

North Korea

Regional capital39.1528° N, 127.4436° E

Situated in Kangwŏn-do, North Korea, Wŏnsan is a regional capital. It has a population of 329,207.

Population329,207

ProvinceKangwŏn-do

Coordinates39.1528° N, 127.4436° E

CountryNorth Korea

Rank in North Korea#7 of 34,493

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About Wŏnsan

Geographically, Wŏnsan is positioned at 39.15° N, 127.44° E, within the Northern Hemisphere. It is administered as part of Kangwŏn-do, North Korea.

The population of Wŏnsan is 329,207, placing it at position #7 among 34,493 localities in North Korea.

Cities in Kangwŏn-do

Wŏnsan is located in the Kangwŏn-do province of North Korea. Other cities in the region include Anbyŏn-ŭp, Kosan, Hoeyang. Wŏnsan has 329,207 inhabitants.

Anbyŏn-ŭp31,845 Kosan24,822 Hoeyang21,111 T’ongch’ŏn-ŭp20,575 Kŭnp'i-dong Ha-dong Hasŏ-dong Sŏyŏn-dong Kwigol Chik-tong

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Wŏnsan?

Wŏnsan has a population of 329,207. It ranks #7 in North Korea by population.

What province or state is Wŏnsan in?

Wŏnsan is located in Kangwŏn-do, North Korea.

Where is Wŏnsan located?

Wŏnsan is located at coordinates 39.15° N, 127.44° E in Kangwŏn-do, North Korea.

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