North Hamgyong, North Korea · Asia
Chongjin sits on the route: 20 minutes from Ranam.
Chongjin is a city located in North Hamgyong, North Korea. With a population of 327,000, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Chongjin sits in North Korea. It's in the Asia/Pyongyang time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Chongjin to your route.
Chongjin (Korean pronunciation: [tsʰʌŋ.dʑin]; Korean: 청진시; MR: Ch'ŏngjin-si) is the capital of North Korea's North Hamgyong Province. It is the country's third-largest city by population and an important port city on the northeastern coast. Originally a small fishing village, it industrialized significantly underRead more
Japanese rule and later under the North Korean government.
The city is a hub of trade and industry, despite having suffered heavily during the famine of the 1990s. Sometimes called the "City of Iron", Chongjin is one of North Korea's major industrial centers for steel and fiber. Chongjin also functions as a regional center of transport, culture, and education, and hosts foreign consulates from both China and Russia, a rarity in North Korea.
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Chongjin is located in North Hamgyong, North Korea, Asia. The coordinates are 41.7956 latitude, 129.7758 longitude.
Chongjin has a population of approximately 327,000 people, making it a city in North Korea.
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