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North Korea
City40.0253° N, 127.9558° E
Hongwŏn is a city situated in South Hamgyong, North Korea. Its population is 70,923.
Population70,923
ProvinceSouth Hamgyong
Coordinates40.0253° N, 127.9558° E
CountryNorth Korea
Rank in North Korea#41 of 34,493
About Hongwŏn
Hongwŏn is situated at 40.03° N, 127.96° E in the Northern Hemisphere. It falls under the South Hamgyong region of North Korea.
Hongwŏn occupies position #41 by population in North Korea, with 70,923 inhabitants across 34,493 registered cities.
Cities in South Hamgyong
Within the South Hamgyong region of North Korea, Hongwŏn stands alongside cities like Hamhŭng, Hŭngnam, Changam-ch’on. Hongwŏn has 70,923 inhabitants.
Hamhŭng559,056Hŭngnam346,082Changam-ch’on207,299Sinp’o152,759Yuktae-dong76,427Iwŏn-ŭp26,364Yŏnggwang-ŭp21,882Kowŏn-ŭp21,490Samho-rodongjagu19,025Sinsang-ni14,960 Nearby Cities
In the vicinity of Hongwŏn, there are 20 cities and towns within 25 km.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Hongwŏn?
Hongwŏn has a population of 70,923. It ranks #41 in North Korea by population.
What province or state is Hongwŏn in?
Hongwŏn is located in South Hamgyong, North Korea.
Where is Hongwŏn located?
Hongwŏn is located at coordinates 40.03° N, 127.96° E in South Hamgyong, North Korea.
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