Kumgang County
Kŭmgang County
금강군 | |
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Kangwŏn Province | |
| Administrative divisions | 1 ŭp, 26 ri |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,009 km2 (390 sq mi) |
| Population (2008 census) | |
| • Total | 54,211 |
| • Density | 54/km2 (140/sq mi) |
Kŭmgang County is a
Rinje counties that remained under Northern control after the armistice. The county takes its name from the Mount Kŭmgang
, which is partially located there. The county seat, Kŭmgang-ŭp, was formerly called Malhwi-ri.
Geography
The Taebaek Mountains pass through the county, reaching their highest point in the Pirobong peak of Kumgangsan. Approximately 85% of the county's area is forestland. Major local streams include the Kŭmgangch'ŏn and Tonggŭmgangch'ŏn.
Administrative divisions
Kŭmgang county is divided into 1 ŭp (town) and 26 ri (villages):
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Economy
The chief local industry is agriculture, with rice and maize the dominant crops. However, arable land takes up only 8.5% of the county's area. Manufacturing and livestock raising also contribute to the local economy. Mining is supported by deposits of gold, tungsten, and quartz.
See also
- Geography of North Korea
- Administrative divisions of North Korea
- Kangwon (North Korea)
- Kumgangsan
External links
- In Korean language online encyclopedias:
