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Pyeongchang-eup

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Pyeongchang-eup
평창읍
Town
Korean transcription(s)
 • Hangul평창읍
 • Hanja平昌邑
 • Revised RomanizationPyeongchang-eup
 • McCune-ReischauerP'yŏngch'ang-ŭp
CountrySouth Korea
ProvinceGangwon
CountyPyeongchang
Administrative divisions36 ri
Area
 • Total
116.31 km2 (44.91 sq mi)
Elevation
750 m (2,460 ft)
Population
 (2008)[1]
 • Total
9,940
 • Density85/km2 (220/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+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.

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.

Map of the County of Pyeongchang

The county of Pyeongchang is the host city of the 2018 Olympic Winter Games. However, none of the events will be held in the actual city of Pyeongchang-eup.

References

  1. ^ Households and Population by Eup, Myeon and Dong (Resident Registration)
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