Yomju
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Yomju is a kun
, or county, in northwestern North Pyongan province, North Korea
, on the coast of the Yellow Sea
. It is bordered by Ryongchon
and Pihyon
to the north, Tongrim
to the east, and Cholsan
to the south; to the west lies the ocean. The county was created in 1952 from portions of Cholsan and Ryongchon.
The terrain of Yomju is mostly level or rolling, sloping upward from the southwest to the northeast. In the north and east are small mountains like Mangilsan (613 m). The islands of the Pansong archipelago
lie offshore and are a noted regional attraction. Other islands include Taedasado and Changdo.
Although warmed somewhat by the sea, the local climate remains basically continental, with an average annual temperature of 8.4 °C reflecting the fluctuation between January's -8.7 °C and August's 24 °C. Annual rainfall is relatively low, 800-1000 mm.
Due to the level terrain, 54.4% of the land in Yomju is cultivated, with only 15% remaining as forestland (mostly pine). The county is North Pyongan's second-largest producer of rice; other local crops include soybeans, maize, tobacco, and fruit. Fishing and livestock raising are also important local industries, as is salt harvesting. Yomju produces enough salt to satisfy 10% of national demand. A large aquaculture
installation also operates in the county, dating from the early 1980s; it is reported to cover more than 1 km², with more than 80 separate ponds.
The county is traversed by the Pyongui Line
railroad, which connects Pyongyang
and Sinuiju
, as well as by the Tasado Line. In addition, the Paekma Line splits from the Pyongui Line at Yomju Station.
A large rock in Namap-ri has been designated North Korean natural monument No. 64.
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 northwestern 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...
, on the coast of 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...
. It is bordered by Ryongchon
Ryongchon
Ryongch'ŏn is a kun in North P'yǒngan Province, North Korea, at the mouth of the Yalu River. The county seat is Ryongchŏn-ŭp, about from the border with China...
and Pihyon
Pihyon
Pihyon, also spelled Phihyon, is a kun, or county, in northwestern North Pyongan province, North Korea. It is bounded to the north by Uiju, to the east by Chonma, to the south by Yomju and Tongrim, and to the west by Ryongchon and the large city of Sinuiju...
to the north, Tongrim
Tongrim
Tongrim is a kun, or county, in coastal southwestern North Pyongan province, North Korea. It borders Pihyon and Chonma to the north, Sonchon to the east, Cholsan to the southwest, and Yomju to the west. To the south, it looks out on the Yellow Sea....
to the east, and Cholsan
Cholsan
Cholsan is a kun, or county, in North Pyongan province, North Korea. It occupies the Cholsan Peninsula, which juts into the Yellow Sea. Cholsan borders Yomju and Tongrim to the north, and is bounded on all other sides by water....
to the south; to the west lies the ocean. The county was created in 1952 from portions of Cholsan and Ryongchon.
The terrain of Yomju is mostly level or rolling, sloping upward from the southwest to the northeast. In the north and east are small mountains like Mangilsan (613 m). The islands of the Pansong archipelago
Pansong archipelago
The Pansŏng Archipelago is a chain of islands located off the coast of Cholsan county, North Korea. The chain includes North Korea's largest island, Sinmi-do...
lie offshore and are a noted regional attraction. Other islands include Taedasado and Changdo.
Although warmed somewhat by the sea, the local climate remains basically continental, with an average annual temperature of 8.4 °C reflecting the fluctuation between January's -8.7 °C and August's 24 °C. Annual rainfall is relatively low, 800-1000 mm.
Due to the level terrain, 54.4% of the land in Yomju is cultivated, with only 15% remaining as forestland (mostly pine). The county is North Pyongan's second-largest producer of rice; other local crops include soybeans, maize, tobacco, and fruit. Fishing and livestock raising are also important local industries, as is salt harvesting. Yomju produces enough salt to satisfy 10% of national demand. A large aquaculture
Aquaculture
Aquaculture, also known as aquafarming, is the farming of aquatic organisms such as fish, crustaceans, molluscs and aquatic plants. Aquaculture involves cultivating freshwater and saltwater populations under controlled conditions, and can be contrasted with commercial fishing, which is the...
installation also operates in the county, dating from the early 1980s; it is reported to cover more than 1 km², with more than 80 separate ponds.
The county is traversed by 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...
railroad, which connects 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 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...
, as well as by the Tasado Line. In addition, the Paekma Line splits from the Pyongui Line at Yomju Station.
A large rock in Namap-ri has been designated North Korean natural monument No. 64.
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