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CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	N-CSR
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CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20181231
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FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			TEMPLETON DRAGON FUND INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000919893
		IRS NUMBER:				650473580
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MD
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

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		FORM TYPE:		N-CSR
		SEC ACT:		1940 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-08394
		FILM NUMBER:		19661440

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		300 S.E. 2ND STREET
		CITY:			FORT LAUDERDALE
		STATE:			FL
		ZIP:			33301-1923
		BUSINESS PHONE:		9545277500

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		STREET 1:		300 S.E. 2ND STREET
		CITY:			FORT LAUDERDALE
		STATE:			FL
		ZIP:			33301-1923
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