Pakchon
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Pakchon is a kun
, or county, in southern North Pyongan province, North Korea
. It is bordered to the north by Taechon
, to the east and southeast by Nyongbyon
, and to the west by Unjon
. To the south, it looks across the Chongchon River at Anju
city and Mudok county in South Pyongan province. In 1952, 4 myŏn of Pakchon were split off to join Unjon county; since then, the county's administrative divisions have been revised in 1954, 1956, 1958, 1978, 1980, and 1982.
Pakchon's terrain is dominated by rolling hills and plains, with few points exceeding 300 m above sea level. The highest point is Chongryongsan (청룡산, 322 m). The Pakchon Plain spreads over 100 km² along the Taeryong
and Chongchon Rivers. The year-round average temperature is 8.8 °C, with temperatures averaging -9.6 °C in January and 23.9 °C in August. The annual rainfall is 1274 mm. Only 30% of the county's terrain is forested, with pine the dominant tree, while 50% is cultivated.
Pakchon is a center of rice production; other crops include maize, soybeans, barley, and wheat. Livestock are also raised, and the county leads North Pyongan in the area devoted to orchards. Mineral resources include gold, silver, and mica. In 1991, it was revealed that nuclear facilities are located in Pakchon.
The temple of Simwonsa in Sangyang-ri is designated North Korean national treasure 21.
Pakchon is home to Pakchon Technical School (박천전문학교).
Administrative divisions of North Korea
The administrative divisions of North Korea are organized into three hierarchical levels. Many of the units have equivalents in the system of South Korea. At the highest level are nine provinces, two directly governed cities, and three special administrative divisions. The second-level divisions...
, or county, in southern North Pyongan province, North Korea
North Korea
The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea , , is a country in East Asia, occupying the northern half of the Korean Peninsula. Its capital and largest city is Pyongyang. The Korean Demilitarized Zone serves as the buffer zone between North Korea and South Korea...
. It is bordered to the north by Taechon
Taechon
Taechon, also spelled Thaechon, is a kun, or county, in central North Pyongan province, North Korea. It borders Taegwan and Tongchang to the north, Unsan and Nyongbyon to the east, Pakchon and Unjon to the south, and Kusong to the west....
, to the east and southeast by Nyongbyon
Nyongbyon
Nyongbyon-gun, alternatively Yongbyon-gun, is a county in North Pyongan province, North Korea. It borders the cities of Kaech'on and Anju, and covers an area of 504 km²....
, and to the west by Unjon
Unjon
Unjon is a kun, or county, in North Pyongan province, North Korea. It borders Taechon to the north, Pakchon to the east and southeast, and Chongju to the north. To the south, it looks out on the Yellow Sea...
. To the south, it looks across the Chongchon River at Anju
Anju (city)
Anju-si is a city in the South Pyongan province of North Korea at the coordinates of . Its current population is unknown, but judging from satellite imagery, at least 100,000 people reside there. The Ch'ongch'on River passes through Anju....
city and Mudok county in South Pyongan province. In 1952, 4 myŏn of Pakchon were split off to join Unjon county; since then, the county's administrative divisions have been revised in 1954, 1956, 1958, 1978, 1980, and 1982.
Pakchon's terrain is dominated by rolling hills and plains, with few points exceeding 300 m above sea level. The highest point is Chongryongsan (청룡산, 322 m). The Pakchon Plain spreads over 100 km² along the Taeryong
Taeryong River
Taeryong River is a river of North Korea. The river is a tributory of the Ch'ongch'on River....
and Chongchon Rivers. The year-round average temperature is 8.8 °C, with temperatures averaging -9.6 °C in January and 23.9 °C in August. The annual rainfall is 1274 mm. Only 30% of the county's terrain is forested, with pine the dominant tree, while 50% is cultivated.
Pakchon is a center of rice production; other crops include maize, soybeans, barley, and wheat. Livestock are also raised, and the county leads North Pyongan in the area devoted to orchards. Mineral resources include gold, silver, and mica. In 1991, it was revealed that nuclear facilities are located in Pakchon.
The temple of Simwonsa in Sangyang-ri is designated North Korean national treasure 21.
Pakchon is home to Pakchon Technical School (박천전문학교).
See also
- Geography of North KoreaGeography of North KoreaNorth Korea is located in east Asia on the northern half of the Korean Peninsula. North Korea shares a border with three states, including China along the Amnok River, Russia along the Duman River, and South Korea along the Korean Demilitarized Zone...
- Administrative divisions of North KoreaAdministrative divisions of North KoreaThe administrative divisions of North Korea are organized into three hierarchical levels. Many of the units have equivalents in the system of South Korea. At the highest level are nine provinces, two directly governed cities, and three special administrative divisions. The second-level divisions...
- North Pyongan