Where is Samch'on?
Samch'on is a city in South Hwanghae, North Korea. Its population is about 86,042 inhabitants. It is located near Seoul (170 km) and Pyongyang (84 km).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Samch'on located?
Samch'on is a city in South Hwanghae, North Korea, located at 38.3594°N, 125.3259°E.
Which country is Samch'on in?
Samch'on is in North Korea.
What is the population of Samch'on?
The population of Samch'on is approximately 86,042 inhabitants.
What region is Samch'on in?
Samch'on is located in the South Hwanghae region of North Korea.
How far is Samch'on from Pyongyang?
Samch'on is approximately 84 km from Pyongyang, the capital of North Korea.
What time zone is Samch'on in?
Samch'on is in the Asia/Pyongyang time zone.
What are the coordinates of Samch'on?
The geographic coordinates of Samch'on are 38.3594°N, 125.3259°E.
What cities are near Samch'on?
Cities near Samch'on include: Seoul, Pyongyang, Incheon, Suwon.
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