Pyeongchang-eup
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Pyeongchang-eup
평창읍 | |
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Town | |
Korean transcription(s) | |
• Hangul | 평창읍 |
• Hanja | 平昌邑 |
• Revised Romanization | Pyeongchang-eup |
• McCune-Reischauer | P'yŏngch'ang-ŭp |
![]() Map of the County of Pyeongchang | |
Coordinates: 37°22′3″N 128°23′45″E / 37.36750°N 128.39583°E | |
Country | South Korea |
Province | Gangwon |
County | Pyeongchang |
Administrative divisions | 36 ri |
Area | |
• Total | 116.31 km2 (44.91 sq mi) |
Elevation | 295 m (968 ft) |
Population (2008)[1] | |
• Total | 9,940 |
• Density | 85/km2 (220/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+9 (Korea Standard Time) |
Pyeongchang-eup (평창읍) is a town in South Korea and the county seat of the county of Pyeongchang. The town has a surface area of 116.31 km2 (44.91 sq mi) and a population of 9,940. It is located on the left bank of the river Pyeongchanggang.
Economy
[edit]Its local activities include the production of tobacco, silk, and honey. It is also a tourist resort due to its location in an area popular with mountaineering and skiing activities.
Sport
[edit]The county of Pyeongchang is the host city of the 2018 Winter Olympics and Paralympics. However, none of the events were held in the actual city of Pyeongchang-eup.