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Sunch’ŏn, South Pyongan

North Korea

District capital39.4317° N, 125.9328° E

Sunch’ŏn is a district capital in South Pyongan, North Korea. The recorded population is 437,000.

Population437,000
ProvinceSouth Pyongan
Coordinates39.4317° N, 125.9328° E
CountryNorth Korea
Rank in North Korea#4 of 34,493

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About Sunch’ŏn

At coordinates 39.43° N, 125.93° E, Sunch’ŏn lies in the Northern Hemisphere. The city belongs to South Pyongan in North Korea.

Sunch’ŏn has 437,000 inhabitants, making it the #4 most populated locality in North Korea out of 34,493 registered.

Cities in South Pyongan

The South Pyongan region of North Korea is home to Sunch’ŏn and other cities such as Kaech’ŏn, Tŏkch’ŏn, Paek'ak. Sunch’ŏn has 437,000 inhabitants.

Kaech’ŏn319,554Tŏkch’ŏn237,133Paek'ak125,924Chaeryŏng-ni125,631Kangsŏn102,436P’yŏngsŏng100,000Anju50,196Ch’ŏsal-li43,614Sil-li19,463Sinanju15,693

Nearby Cities

The area surrounding Sunch’ŏn includes 20 nearby cities and towns.

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Pongdusal-liCity
1.2 km
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Ch’ang-niCity
1.2 km
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Chŏnsal-liCity
1.2 km
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Tongam-dongCity
1.3 km
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TalgolCity
1.7 km
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P’yŏng-niCity
1.9 km
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Pongha-dongCity
1.9 km
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SamsugolCity
1.9 km
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SonggaCity
2 km
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WŏndomalCity
2.1 km
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Sonae-dongCity
2.3 km
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Chŏn'golCity
2.4 km
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Kandong-niPopulated place
2.5 km
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Maha-riCity
2.6 km
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Kun'golCity
2.7 km
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PŏlmalCity
2.9 km
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Yonp’o-dongCity
3 km
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Kangp’o-riCity
3 km
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Turŭnbong-niCity
3 km
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SijanggolCity
3.1 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 Sunch’ŏn?

Sunch’ŏn has a population of 437,000. It ranks #4 in North Korea by population.

What province or state is Sunch’ŏn in?

Sunch’ŏn is located in South Pyongan, North Korea.

Where is Sunch’ŏn located?

Sunch’ŏn is located at coordinates 39.43° N, 125.93° E in South Pyongan, North Korea.

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