Hyesan

Hyesan
혜산시
Korean transcription(s)
  Chosŏn'gŭl혜산시
  Hancha
  McCune-ReischauerHyesan-si
  Revised RomanizationHyesan-si
Downtown Hyesan in September 2013
Map of Ryanggang showing the location of Hyesan
Hyesan
Location within North Korea
Coordinates: 41°24′N 128°11′E / 41.400°N 128.183°E / 41.400; 128.183
Country North Korea
ProvinceRyanggang
Administrative divisions25 tong, 4 ri
Area
  Total
277 km2 (107 sq mi)
Population
 (2008)
  Total
192,680
  Density700/km2 (1,800/sq mi)
  Dialect
Hamgyŏng
  Demonym
Hyesanite
Time zoneUTC+9 (Pyongyang Time)

Hyesan (Korean pronunciation: [he.san]) is a city in the northern part of Ryanggang province of North Korea. It is a hub of river transportation as well as a product distribution centre. It is also the administrative centre of Ryanggang Province. As of 2008, the population of the city is 192,680.