Pukchong County

Pukch'ŏng County is a county in eastern South Hamgyŏng province, North Korea.

Pukchong County

북청군
County
Korean transcription(s)
 • Hanja北靑郡
 • McCune-ReischauerPukch'ŏng kun
 • Revised RomanizationBukcheong-gun
Map of South Hamgyong showing the location of Pukchong
CountryNorth Korea
ProvinceSouth Hamgyong Province
Administrative divisions1 ŭp, 2 workers' districts, 38 ri
Area
 • Total2,375 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):

  • Pukch'ŏng-ŭp
  • Sinbukch'ŏng-rodongjagu
  • Sinch'ang-rodongjagu
  • An'gong-ri
  • Changhang-ri
  • Chimal-li
  • Chongsal-li
  • Chuksang-ri
  • Chung-ri
  • Ch'o-ri
  • Ch'ŏnghae-ri
  • Ch'ŏnghŭng-ri
  • Haho-ri
  • Hasedong-ri
  • Kŏnja-ri
  • Kyŏng'andae-ri
  • Manch'ul-li
  • Masal-li
  • Mundong-ri
  • Nahadae-ri
  • Nahŭng-ri
  • Op'yŏng-ri
  • Pansong-ri
  • Poch'ŏl-li
  • Pongŭi-ri
  • Pudong-ri
  • P'yŏng-ri
  • Sangripsŏ-ri
  • Sangsedong-ri
  • Sinsang-ri
  • Sŏri
  • Tang'u-ri
  • Tŏg'ŭm-ri
  • Tongdo-ri
  • T'osŏng-ri
  • Yangch'ŏndong-ri
  • Yangch'ŏnsŏ-ri
  • Yangga-ri
  • Yesŭng-ri
  • Yongch'ŏl-li

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

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