Samjiyon

Also known as Samjiyŏn, Samjiyon-si

Samjiyŏn is a city in Ryanggang Province, North Korea. It takes its name from three lakes in the city, which are collectively known as the Samjiyŏn. Samjiyŏn is situated near Mount Paektu, and tour groups fly to the city's airport to see the mountain, which holds significance in North Korean mythology. Samjiyon is the least populated city in North Korea.

Key facts

Settlement.name: Samjiyŏn
Settlement.native_name_lang: ko
Settlement.settlement_type: Municipal City
Settlement.translit_lang1_type: Chosŏn'gŭl
Settlement.translit_lang1_info: 삼지연시
Settlement.translit_lang1: Korean
Settlement.translit_lang1_type1: Hanja
Settlement.translit_lang1_info2: Samjiyŏn-si
Settlement.translit_lang1_info3: Samjiyeon-si
Settlement.image_skyline: Samjiyon.jpg
Settlement.image_caption: View of Samjiyon in 2008
Settlement.image_map: DPRK2006 Ryanggang-Samjiyon.PNG
Settlement.map_caption: Map of Ryanggang showing the location of Samjiyon
Settlement.pushpin_map: North Korea
Settlement.pushpin_map_caption: Location within North Korea
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_name: North Korea
Settlement.subdivision_type1: Province

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Wikidata facts

Official name: 三池淵市
Population: 31471
Elevation: 1381
Image: Samjiyon.jpg

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Administrative divisions
Transportation
Air
Rail
Hyesan No.1/Wangdŏk Railway Station
Tourism
Presidential palaces
Climate
Sport
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Many houses and buildings in Samjiyŏn have been upgraded in recent decades, and many new buildings, including a recreational centre for youths, were finished in 2005. Popular activities in Samjiyŏn are skiing and various activities for schoolchildren, who use the surrounding area of Mt. Paektu for various scouting-like operations in conjunction with school-led vacations or outings.