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Pŏptong County is a ''kun'' in the Kangwŏn province, North Korea.


Geography

It lies between the Masingryŏng and Ahobiryŏng ranges, and 90% of the county is more than 400 meters above sea level. The highest point is Turyusan. Only 5% of this rugged county consists of ground level. The chief streams are the Rimjin River, Komitanch'ŏn, and Tongdongch'ŏn (통동천). There are abundant forests. The climate is cold and continental. The Eurasian otters living in the county are recognized as
North Korean natural monument Natural monuments of North Korea is a natural monuments system that designates natural resources that are designated as significant to the North korean government. A total of 469 natural monument entries have been designated from no.1 to no. 935. ...
number 249.


Administrative divisions

Pŏptong county is divided into 1 ''
ŭp An ''eup'' or ''ŭp'' () is an administrative unit in both North Korea and South Korea similar to the unit of town. In South Korea Along with "Myeon (administrative division), myeon", an "eup" is one of the divisions of a county ("County#Kore ...
'' (town) and 19 '' ri'' (villages):


Economy

The local economy is dominated by manufacturing and mining. Goods produced include disposable goods, machines, medicine, chemicals, and paper. The matches manufactured here are sold throughout North Korea. Although only 6.5% of the county's land is arable, the county does produce some maize. Livestock are also raised in the county, which has long been known as a centre for honey production as well.


Transportation

Pŏptong is served by roads, but not by rail.


See also

* Geography of North Korea *
Administrative divisions of North Korea The administrative divisions of North Korea are organized into three hierarchical levels. These divisions were created in 2002. Many of the units have equivalents in the system of South Korea. At the highest level are nine provinces and fou ...


References


External links

* {{coord missing, North Korea Counties of Kangwon Province (North Korea)