Kaesong (Kaesŏng), Hwanghae-namdo
Kaesong: City in North Korea
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Quick Facts about Kaesŏng
| Population : | 192,578 |
| Country : | North Korea |
| State : | Hwanghae-namdo (North Korea) |
| Official name : | 개성특별시 |
| Has part : | Koryo Songgyungwan University, Historic Monuments and Sites in Kaesong |
| Official language : | Korean |
| Altitude : | 1,604 feet / 489 meters |
| Capital city : | Kaesŏng is capital of Taebong, Goryeo |
| Time Zone : | UTC+09:00 |
| Local time : | 16:13:35 (24th November 2024) |
Geography
Kaesŏng is located at 37°58'15"N 126°33'16"E (37.9708300, 126.5544400).
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Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2008 | 308,404 | - | census |
| 2009 | 192,578 | -60.14% | census |
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