Sariwon

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Sariwon
사리원
—  Municipal City  —
사리원시
  transcription(s)
 • Chosŏn'gŭl 사리원시
 • Hancha
 • McCune–Reischauer Sariwŏn-si
 • Revised Romanization Sariweon-si
Sariwon is located in North Korea
Sariwon
Coordinates: 38°30′28″N 125°45′16″E / 38.50778°N 125.75444°E / 38.50778; 125.75444
Country  North Korea
Province North Hwanghae Province
Population
 • Total est. 310,100
Time zone Korea Standard Time (UTC+9)

Sariwŏn is the capital of North Hwanghae Province, North Korea. The city's population is estimated to be 310,100 people.

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Healthcare [edit]

Sariwon has the only pediatric hospital in the entire region; it serves 16 districts and 500,000 children and teens annually.

Industry [edit]

Sariwon has a Potassic/Potash Fertilizer Complex and a tractor factory.

Education [edit]

Educational facilities include: University of Agriculture, University of Geology, University of Medicine, University of Education no. 1 and, University of Education no 2. It is also the home of the Sariwon Pharmaceutical College of Koryo.

Transport [edit]

Sariwon is served by Sariwon Chongnyon Station and Jongbang-ri Station. These are both on the Pyongbu Line.

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Twin towns [edit]


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Coordinates: 38°30′23″N 125°45′35″E / 38.50639°N 125.75972°E / 38.50639; 125.75972