Sariwon
Sariwon
사리원 | |
|---|---|
| 사리원시 | |
| transcription(s) | |
| • Chosŏn'gŭl | 사리원시 |
| • Hancha | 沙里院市 |
| • McCune–Reischauer | Sariwŏn-si |
| • Revised Romanization | Sariweon-si |
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| Country |  North Korea |
| Province | North Hwanghae Province |
| Population | |
| • Total | est. 310,100 |
| Time zone | UTC+9 (Korea Standard Time) |
Sariwŏn is the capital of North Hwanghae Province, North Korea. The city's population is estimated to be 310,100 people.
Healthcare
Sariwon has the only pediatric hospital in the entire region; it serves 16 districts and 500,000 children and teens annually.
Industry
Sariwon has a Potassic/Potash Fertilizer Complex and a tractor factory.
Education
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
Sariwon is served by Sariwon Chongnyon Station and Jongbang-ri Station. These are both on the Pyongbu Line.
Gallery
Twin towns
External links
- Information about the potassic/potash fertilizer complex
- Basic statistics about Sariwon
- News about Sariwon's pediatric hospital
38°30′23″N 125°45′35″E / 38.50639°N 125.75972°E
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