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Hŭngnam, South Hamgyong

North Korea

City39.8420° N, 127.6321° E

Hŭngnam, in South Hamgyong, North Korea, is a city. Its population is 346,082.

Population346,082
ProvinceSouth Hamgyong
Coordinates39.8420° N, 127.6321° E
CountryNorth Korea
Rank in North Korea#5 of 34,493

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About Hŭngnam

The geographic coordinates of Hŭngnam are 39.84° N, 127.63° E, placing it in the Northern Hemisphere. Administratively, it falls within South Hamgyong, North Korea.

Out of 34,493 localities in North Korea, Hŭngnam ranks #5 with 346,082 inhabitants.

Cities in South Hamgyong

Within the South Hamgyong region of North Korea, Hŭngnam stands alongside cities like Hamhŭng, Changam-ch’on, Sinp’o. Hŭngnam has 346,082 inhabitants.

Hamhŭng559,056Changam-ch’on207,299Sinp’o152,759Yuktae-dong76,427Hongwŏn70,923Iwŏn-ŭp26,364Yŏnggwang-ŭp21,882Kowŏn-ŭp21,490Samho-rodongjagu19,025Sinsang-ni14,960

Nearby Cities

Hŭngnam has 20 nearby cities and towns within a 25 km radius.

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Songsang-niCity
0.6 km
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Sŏhoil-tongCity
0.7 km
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Hadŏk-tongCity
0.9 km
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Sinal-liCity
1.2 km
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Tonghŭng-niCity
1.2 km
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Puhŭng-niCity
1.2 km
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Paktong-niCity
1.4 km
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Honam-dongCity
1.5 km
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Ŭngbong-dongCity
1.6 km
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Yujŏng-niCity
1.7 km
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Naeho-dongCity
1.8 km
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Sansukch’onCity
1.9 km
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Tŏk-tongCity
1.9 km
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Sinsang-niCity
2 km
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Hunong-dongCity
2.1 km
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Pokhŭng-niCity
2.1 km
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Ch’ŏn’gi-dongCity
2.2 km
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SansungmalCity
2.5 km
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Pon’gung Il-dongCity
2.8 km
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Kuryong-dongCity
2.9 km

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#1 Pyongyang3,222,000#2 Hamhŭng559,056#3 Namp’o455,000#4 Sunch’ŏn437,000#5 Hŭngnam346,082
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Hŭngnam?

Hŭngnam has a population of 346,082. It ranks #5 in North Korea by population.

What province or state is Hŭngnam in?

Hŭngnam is located in South Hamgyong, North Korea.

Where is Hŭngnam located?

Hŭngnam is located at coordinates 39.84° N, 127.63° E in South Hamgyong, North Korea.

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