Chonchon (North Korea)
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| Chonchon | |
|---|---|
| Chosŏn'gŭl | 전천군 |
| Hancha | 前川郡 |
| McCune–Reischauer | Chŏnch'ŏn kun |
| Revised Romanization | Jeoncheon-gun |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 980 km2 (378.4 sq mi) |
| Population (1990) | 100,000 (est.) |
| Population density | 102 /km2 (264.2 /sq mi) |
| Administrative divisions | 1 ŭp, 5 workers' districts, 11 ri |
Chonchon is a kun, or county, in central Chagang province, North Korea. Originally part of Kanggye, it was made a separate county in 1949. The terrain is high and mountainous; the highest point is Sungjoksan, 1984 m above sea level. The Chogyuryong Mountains pass through the eastern part of the county.
A significant match factory is located in the county, as is North Korea's largest fir tree.
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[edit] External links
- Chagang Province profile
- (Korean) In Korean language online encyclopedias:
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Coordinates: 40°36′56″N 126°27′47″E / 40.6155°N 126.4630°E
