Hyesan

Hyesan (Korean pronunciation: [he.san]) is a city in the northern part of Ryanggang province of North Korea. It is a hub of river transportation as well as a product distribution centre. It is also the administrative centre of Ryanggang Province. As of 2008, the population of the city is 192,680.

Hyesan
혜산시
Municipal city
Korean transcription(s)
  Chosŏn'gŭl혜산시
  Hancha
  McCune-ReischauerHyesan-si
  Revised RomanizationHyesan-si
Downtown Hyesan in September 2013
Map of Ryanggang showing the location of Hyesan
Hyesan
Location within North Korea
Coordinates: 41°24′N 128°11′E
Country North Korea
ProvinceRyanggang
Administrative divisions25 tong, 4 ri
Area
  Total277 km2 (107 sq mi)
Population
 (2008)
  Total192,680
  Density700/km2 (1,800/sq mi)
  Dialect
Hamgyŏng
Time zoneUTC+9 (Pyongyang Time)
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