Pukchong County
Pukch'ŏng County is a county in eastern South Hamgyŏng province, North Korea.
Pukchong County 북청군 | |
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| Korean transcription(s) | |
| • Hanja | 北靑郡 |
| • McCune-Reischauer | Pukch'ŏng kun |
| • Revised Romanization | Bukcheong-gun |
 Map of South Hamgyong showing the location of Pukchong | |
| Country | North Korea |
| Province | South Hamgyong Province |
| Administrative divisions | 1 ŭp, 2 workers' districts, 38 ri |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2,375 km2 (917 sq mi) |
Geography
It borders the Sea of Japan (East Sea of Korea) to the south. Away from the coast, it is entirely mountainous. The Hamgyong Mountains traverse the county. The highest point is Komdoksan. Chief streams include the Namdaechon and Pochonchon (보천천). It has a relatively mild climate for the province.
Administrative divisions
Pukch'ŏng county is divided into 1 ŭp (town), 2 rodongjagu (workers' districts) and 38 ri (villages):
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Economy
Industry dominate the local economy, although orcharding and dry-field farming also play a role. Local crops include millet, barley, wheat, soybeans, maize, and rice. Rice production is confined to the valleys. In addition, there are livestock and silkworm farms.
Transportation
Pukch'ŏng county is served by the Tŏksŏng and P'yŏngra lines of the Korean State Railway, as well as by roads.
See also
- Geography of North Korea
- Administrative divisions of North Korea
- South Hamgyong
External links
- (in Korean) In Korean language online encyclopedias:
