Hyesan

North Korea
Hyesan, North Korea
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Hyesan is a city in North Korea's Ryanggang Province that sits directly on the Yalu River, which forms the border with China, and serves as the province's administrative centre and a hub for river transportation and goods distribution. Mountains rise close to the city, shaping its highland setting in the country's north.

  • Population192,680
  • Nearest water from center0.8 km
  • Nearest mountain from center3.5 km