Anju, South Pyongan


Anju-si is a city in the South P'yŏngan province of North Korea. Its population was 240,117 in 2008. The Ch'ongch'on River passes through Anju.

Administrative divisions

Anju-si is divided into 20 tong and 22 ri :

Economy

Anju lies near large deposits of anthracite coal, and contains one of the largest coal production facilities in the country.
The deposits contain more than 130 million metric tons of coal. Namhŭng-dong is the location of the Namhŭng Youth Chemical Complex, one of North Korea's most important chemical combines. Anju also contains at least one hotel open for foreigners, used primarily to accommodate for more travelers during peak holiday times.

Transportation

Anju-si is served by several stations on the P'yŏngŭi and Kaech'ŏn lines of the Korean State Railway.