Tanchon
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| Tanchon | |
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| Chosŏn'gŭl | 단천시 |
| Hancha | 端川市 |
| McCune–Reischauer | Tanch'ŏn si |
| Revised Romanization | Dancheon-si |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 606 km2 (234.0 sq mi) |
| Population | 360,000 |
| Population density | 594.1 /km2 (1,538.7 /sq mi) |
| Administrative divisions | 6 dong, 9 workers' districts, 38 ri |
Tanchon or Tanch'ŏn is a city in northeastern South Hamgyong province, North Korea. It has a population of approximately 360,000. Tanchon borders the Sea of Japan (East Sea of Korea), into which the Namdae River flows.
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[edit] Economy
- Mining
There are extensive mineral resources in the area, including cobalt, magnesite, and iron ore.
- Manufacturing
The city is known for its chemical production.
- Technology
The City of Tanchon is featured in the PC game Tradewinds
[edit] Transport
Tanchon is situated on the Pyongra Line railroad.
[edit] Wildlife
The population of Chinese Gorals in Tanchon has been designated North Korean natural monument #293.[1]
[edit] References
- ^ "단천산양". Cultural Heritage Administration guide to North Korean natural monuments. http://nature.cha.go.kr/cont/natural_v.jsp?nat_id=NM-NK293&nation=N&s_cate_id=N0202&img_num=7. Retrieved 2006-12-01.
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
- (Korean) In Korean language online encyclopedias:
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Coordinates: 40°27′29″N 128°54′40″E / 40.458°N 128.911°E
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