Sariwon

Sariwŏn (Korean: 사리원; Korean pronunciation: [sa.ɾi.wʌn]) is a city in North Korea. It is the capital and largest city of North Hwanghae Province.

Sariwŏn
사리원시
Korean transcription(s)
  Chosŏn'gŭl사리원시
  Hancha
  McCune-ReischauerSariwŏn-si
  Revised RomanizationSariwon-si
Clockwise from top: view of Sariwon, street in Sariwon, North Hwanghae Province Art Theatre, Songbul Temple, Sariwon Folk Village
Map of North Hwanghae showing the location of Sariwon
Sariwŏn
Location within North Korea
Coordinates: 38.50778°N 125.75444°E / 38.50778; 125.75444
Country North Korea
ProvinceNorth Hwanghae Province
Population
 (2008)
  Total307,764
  Dialect
Hwanghae
Time zoneUTC+9 (Pyongyang Time)
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