Unjon
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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
. Unjon was created in 1952 from portions of Pakchon and Chongju, and subsequently reorganized in 1954 and 1958.
The terrain is relatively gentle, with low mountains in the west and plains to the south and east. The highest of the western peaks is Mogusan
(414 m). The chief plain is the Unjon Plain (150 km²), which is formed by the 40-kilometer course of the Changpochon stream, which flows into the Taeryong River
. There are several islands offshore, including Unmudo and Hoesungdo. The year-round average temperature is 9.1°C, with a January verage of -7.3°C and an August average of 23.7°C. The climate is slightly wetter than average for North Korea, with an annual rainfall of 1230 mm. Some 40% of the county's land is taken up by forestland.
Another 40% of Unjon's area is cultivated, with extensive rice cultivation as well as maize, soybeans wheat, and barley. In addition, Unjon leads the province in fruit production. Its livestock industry is centered on hog farming. Fishing is also carried out, and graphite and mica are mined. There are also various factories. Salted fish and salted soy sauce are produced, and the county is known for its handicrafts and ceramics.
The Pyongui Line
connects Unjon to Sinuiju
, Pyongyang
, and points between.
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 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 borders 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 north, Pakchon
Pakchon
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...
to the east and southeast, and Chongju to the north. To the south, it looks out on the Yellow Sea
Yellow Sea
The Yellow Sea is the name given to the northern part of the East China Sea, which is a marginal sea of the Pacific Ocean. It is located between mainland China and the Korean Peninsula. Its name comes from the sand particles from Gobi Desert sand storms that turn the surface of the water golden...
. Unjon was created in 1952 from portions of Pakchon and Chongju, and subsequently reorganized in 1954 and 1958.
The terrain is relatively gentle, with low mountains in the west and plains to the south and east. The highest of the western peaks is Mogusan
Mogusan
Mogusan is a mountain in the county of Yeongwol, Gangwon-do in South Korea. It has an elevation of ....
(414 m). The chief plain is the Unjon Plain (150 km²), which is formed by the 40-kilometer course of the Changpochon stream, which flows into the Taeryong River
Taeryong River
Taeryong River is a river of North Korea. The river is a tributory of the Ch'ongch'on River....
. There are several islands offshore, including Unmudo and Hoesungdo. The year-round average temperature is 9.1°C, with a January verage of -7.3°C and an August average of 23.7°C. The climate is slightly wetter than average for North Korea, with an annual rainfall of 1230 mm. Some 40% of the county's land is taken up by forestland.
Another 40% of Unjon's area is cultivated, with extensive rice cultivation as well as maize, soybeans wheat, and barley. In addition, Unjon leads the province in fruit production. Its livestock industry is centered on hog farming. Fishing is also carried out, and graphite and mica are mined. There are also various factories. Salted fish and salted soy sauce are produced, and the county is known for its handicrafts and ceramics.
The Pyongui Line
Pyongui Line
The P'yŏngŭi Line is a rail line in North Korea connecting the capital city, Pyongyang, with Sinuiju at the northwestern corner of the country. It is the main corridor for overland traffic between North Korea and China, and is one of the country's most important rail lines...
connects Unjon to Sinuiju
Sinuiju
Sinŭiju is a city in North Korea, neighboring with Dandong City, China via international border and is the capital of North P'yŏngan Province...
, Pyongyang
Pyongyang
Pyongyang is the capital of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, commonly known as North Korea, and the largest city in the country. Pyongyang is located on the Taedong River and, according to preliminary results from the 2008 population census, has a population of 3,255,388. The city was...
, and points between.
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