Unsan County
Unsan County
운산군 | ||
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Revised Romanization Unsan-gun | | |
Country | North Korea | |
Province | North P'yŏngan | |
Administrative divisions | 1 ŭp, 1 workers' district, 27 ri | |
Area | ||
• Total | 865.5 km2 (334.2 sq mi) | |
Population (2008[1] ) | ||
• Total | 102,928 | |
• Density | 120/km2 (310/sq mi) |
Unsan County is a
).History
Ancient history
No artefacts of human existence until the Bronze Age were found in the region, however, artefacts from the period are found in nearby counties, suggesting possible existence in the region at least from the Neolithic period. Knife money from the Yan dynasty found in nearby counties suggest the inhabitants traded with Yan merchants after the Eastern invasion of Yan by general Qinkai during the reign of King Zhao of Yan. The region became part of the territory of the kingdom of Goguryeo in 56 AD after the kingdom expanded its domain up until the Salsu river (presumed to be Chongchon River), but no record of a county actually installed is unclear. The region is thought to have suffered damage during the Sui invasion of Goguryeo, and the region is said to be holding the tomb of Goguryeo general Yeon Gaesomun.[2]
Medieval history
The region started becoming part of the territory of the Goryeo dynasty after a fortress was constructed in the region (The region was called wihwajin), a move that was part of the northern expansion project of
Early modern history and westernization
In 1895, after a drastic change in subdivisions as a consequence of the
After the liberation of Korea in 1945
During the changes of 1952 by the North Korean government, the territory of the County was divided into two Counties, Unsan County and Bukjin County, but was reunited in 1954. In 1956, Bukjinri was abolished and part of its former domain became part of Bukjin worker's district (Pukchil-lodongjagu) and Kumsan worker's district (also later reincorporated into Pukchil-lodongjagu).[2]
Geography
The Kuryong River (구룡강) has formed a steep valley and basin in the centre of the county, into which various tributaries flow including the Uhyŏn River, Choyang River, Ryonghŭng River, and P'ungsanch'ŏn. 73% of the county's area is forested, while only 15.5% is cultivated.
Administrative divisions
Unsan county is divided into 1 ŭp (town), 1 rodongjagu (workers' district) and 27 ri (villages):
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Climate
The year-round average temperature is 8.2 °C, with a January average of -10.2 °C and an August average of 23.8 °C. The climate is fairly wet, with an average annual rainfall of 1400 mm.
Economy
Of Unsan's cultivated land, most (70%) is dry-field, with numerous cattle farms; local crops include maize, soybeans, sweet potatoes, and vegetables as well as rice. Unsan leads the province in the production of sweet potatoes. Fruit is also raised. Gold and silver are mined, and factories produce textiles and ironware.
In Ryongho-ri on the slopes of Kubongsan, there are tombs from the Koguryŏ period. A tomb traditionally held to be that of the Kojosŏn ruler Wiman is also located there.
Transportation
Unsan is served by the Unsan Line of the Korean State Railway, and is also connected to neighbouring districts by road.
As of December 2016, a small runway is being installed near the Sunchon Cement Factory, believed to be intended for use by small aircraft transporting
See also
References
- ^ North Korea: Administrative Division
- ^ a b c d "운산군". Encyclopedia of Korean Culture.
- ^ "New Kim Jong-un/executive runway under construction". North Korean Economy Watch. December 15, 2016. Archived from the original on December 17, 2016.
In this Google Earth image, we can see a new Kim Jong-un/executive runway being installed in Unsan County (은산군) Between the Sunchon Cement Factory and a large industrial construction site just south of the runway. The new runway is approximately 870 meters and is intended for small Cessna-style aircraft–similar to other runways constructed throughout the country intended for the leader.
External links
- In Korean language online encyclopedias: