Munchon

Munch'ŏn 문천시
Municipal City
Korean transcription(s)
• Chosŏn'gŭl
• Hancha
• McCune-Reischauer	Munch'ŏn si
• Revised Romanization	Muncheon-si
Munch'ŏn Map of North Korea showing the location of Munch'ŏn
Coordinates: 39°15′32″N 127°21′22″E / 39.259°N 127.356°E / 39.259; 127.356Coordinates: 39°15′32″N 127°21′22″E / 39.259°N 127.356°E / 39.259; 127.356
Country	North Korea
Province	Kangwon Province
Climate	Dwa

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 (East Sea of Korea) and borders Wonsan.

Munch'ŏn sits on Yŏnghŭng Bay, a bay of the Sea of Japan, on lowland seacoast terrain. The Masingryŏng Mountain Range is to the southwest. The Sokko Mountain Range and Ch'ŏllyŏng Mountain Range are also located here, and Kulttuk Peak is the highest mountain in the region. The main river is the Namch'ŏn River.

Munch'ŏn is divided into 16 tong and 14 ri:

Fishery, fruit, and are the main industries of the region. Grain is the main agricultural product.

Munch'ŏn has reserves of zinc, gold, silver, limestone, dolomite, granite and clay. Anthracite is also produced.