Tanchon
| Tanchon 단천 | |
|---|---|
| Municipal City | |
| 단천시 | |
| Korean transcription(s) | |
| • Chosŏn'gŭl | 단천시 |
| • Hancha | 端川市 |
| • McCune-Reischauer | Tanch'ŏn si |
| • Revised Romanization | Dancheon-si |
| Country | North Korea |
| Province | South Hamgyong Province |
| Administrative divisions | 6 dong, 9 workers' districts, 38 ri |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2,170 km2 (840 sq mi) |
| Population (est.) | |
| • Total | 360,000 |
Tanch'ŏn is a port 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.
Economy
There are extensive mineral resources in the area, including cobalt, magnesite, and iron ore. The city is known for its chemical production, textiles, metal ware, machinery,smelting.
- Technology
The City of Tanchon is featured in the PC game Tradewinds.
Transport
Tanchon is situated on the Pyongra Line railroad. In 2012 the city's port was renovated and upgraded.[1] Tanchon port was reconstructed, and a ceremony marking the completion was taken place on December 2012. In the ceremony, a joint congratulatory message sent by the Central Committee of the Workers’ Party of Korea and the Cabinet was readed to the officials and members of shock brigades who performed labor feats in the construction of the port.[2]
Wildlife
The population of Chinese Gorals in Tanchon has been designated North Korean natural monument #293.[3]
References
- ↑ "Tanchon Port reconstruction completed", NK Economy Watch.
- ↑ "Tanchon Port reconstruction completed". North Korea Leadership Watch. Retrieved 25 April 2013.
- ↑ "단천산양". Cultural Heritage Administration guide to North Korean natural monuments. Retrieved 2006-12-01.
See also
- Administrative divisions of North Korea
- Geography of North Korea
- South Hamgyong
External links
- (Korean) In Korean language online encyclopedias:
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Coordinates: 40°27′29″N 128°54′40″E / 40.458°N 128.911°E