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Counties · Ryanggang · KP0101

City in Ryanggang

Hyesan City

192,680people2008 census, may be outdated
329km²586 people per km²
90%live in towns
202documented abusesNKDB
9detention sites
3official markets
JagangKangwonNampoNorth HamgyongNorth HwanghaeNorth PyonganPyongyangRyanggangSouth HamgyongSouth HwanghaeSouth PyonganHyesan City
Hyesan City · Ryanggang

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Seen from space

17.1% of the county lit at night in 2025

4.7% in 2013

20132025

The satellite product changed version in 2022 (dashed line). Annual VIIRS night lights, Earth Observation Group

Abuses by right violated

  • Freedom of Movement & Residence114
  • Life33
  • Individual Liberty & Dignity32
  • Freedom of Belief & Expression10
  • Survival9
  • Accused, Detained, or Convicted3
  • Reproductive Rights1

When they happened

  1. 11’90s
  2. 106’00s
  3. 85’10s

Women and men

101,260 women (53%)91,420 men

Elsewhere in Ryanggang

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