Rinsan County 린산군 | |
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| Korean transcription(s) | |
| • Hanja | 麟山郡 |
| • McCune-Reischauer | Rinsan-gun |
| • Revised Romanization | Rinsan-gun |
 Map of North Hwanghae showing the location of Rinsan | |
| Country | North Korea |
| Province | North Hwanghae Province |
| Area | |
| • Total | 499 km2 (193 sq mi) |
| Population (2008 [1] ) | |
| • Total | 73,626 |
| • Density | 150/km2 (380/sq mi) |
Rinsan is a county in North Hwanghae province, North Korea.
Rinsan county is divided into 1 ŭp (town) and 19 ri (villages):
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