| 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 sq mi) |
| Population | 360,000 |
| Population density | 594.1/km2 (1,538.6/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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There are extensive mineral resources in the area, including cobalt, magnesite, and iron ore.
The city is known for its chemical production.
The City of Tanchon is featured in the PC game Tradewinds
Tanchon is situated on the Pyongra Line railroad.
The population of Chinese Gorals in Tanchon has been designated North Korean natural monument #293.[1]
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