Munchon

Munch'ŏn
문천시
Municipal City
Korean transcription(s)
 • Chosŏn'gŭl문천시
 • Hancha文川市
 • McCune-ReischauerMunch'ŏn si
 • Revised RomanizationMuncheon-si
Map of Kangwon showing the location of Munch'ŏn
Munch'ŏn
Location within North Korea
Coordinates: 39°15′32″N 127°21′22″E / 39.259°N 127.356°E / 39.259; 127.356
CountryNorth Korea
ProvinceKangwon Province
Administrative divisions16 tong, 14 ri
Population
 (2008)
 • Total
122,934
Time zoneUTC+9 (Pyongyang Time)
ClimateDwa

Munch'ŏn (Korean pronunciation: [mun.tsʰʌn]) is a North Korean city located in Kangwŏn Province. It lies on the coast of the Sea of Japan and borders Wonsan.

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