Kim Hyŏng-gwŏn County
김형권군
County
Korean transcription(s)
 • Chosŏn'gŭl김형권군
 • Hancha金亨權郡
 • McCune-ReischauerKimhyŏnggwŏn-gun
 • Revised RomanizationGimhyeonggwon-gun
Map of Ryanggang showing the location of Kimhyonggwon
Map of Ryanggang showing the location of Kimhyonggwon
Coordinates: 40°45′0″N 128°10′0″E / 40.75000°N 128.16667°E / 40.75000; 128.16667
CountryNorth Korea
ProvinceRyanggang
Administrative divisions1 ŭp, 1 workers' district, 17 ri
Area
 • Total1,243 km2 (480 sq mi)
Population
 (2008[1])
 • Total37,528
 • Density30/km2 (78/sq mi)

Kimhyŏnggwŏn County is a kun, or county, in southeastern Ryanggang province, North Korea. It borders South Hamgyŏng to the south. Previously known as Pungsan, it was renamed by Kim Il Sung in 1990. He named it after his uncle, Kim Hyŏng-gwŏn. It is known for its striking scenery and for the Pungsan Dog, a large breed of hunting dog.

Geography

Kimhyŏnggwŏn lies on the southeastern edge of the Kaema Plateau, and is covered with mountainous terrain. The Hamgyong Mountains and the Puksubaek Mountains both pass through the county. The highest peak is Paeksan. There are many streams; the chief among them is the Hŏch'ŏn River. Some 88% of the county's area is occupied by forestland.

Climate

Climate data for Pungsan (1991–2020)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) −6.2
(20.8) 		−2.8
(27.0) 		3.1
(37.6) 		11.0
(51.8) 		17.9
(64.2) 		21.6
(70.9) 		23.9
(75.0) 		23.5
(74.3) 		19.2
(66.6) 		13.0
(55.4) 		3.5
(38.3) 		−4.3
(24.3) 		10.3
(50.5)
Daily mean °C (°F) −14.4
(6.1) 		−10.7
(12.7) 		−3.8
(25.2) 		3.9
(39.0) 		10.3
(50.5) 		14.6
(58.3) 		17.9
(64.2) 		17.4
(63.3) 		11.7
(53.1) 		4.6
(40.3) 		−4.0
(24.8) 		−11.9
(10.6) 		3.0
(37.4)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) −21.3
(−6.3) 		−17.8
(0.0) 		−10.7
(12.7) 		−3.0
(26.6) 		3.1
(37.6) 		8.3
(46.9) 		12.9
(55.2) 		12.6
(54.7) 		5.4
(41.7) 		−2.4
(27.7) 		−10.5
(13.1) 		−18.6
(−1.5) 		−3.5
(25.7)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 6.4
(0.25) 		6.6
(0.26) 		13.4
(0.53) 		26.8
(1.06) 		49.2
(1.94) 		93.4
(3.68) 		157.2
(6.19) 		132.0
(5.20) 		64.5
(2.54) 		30.1
(1.19) 		20.7
(0.81) 		9.5
(0.37) 		609.8
(24.01)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.1 mm) 3.1 4.2 6.4 7.9 10.2 12.5 13.7 12.6 7.5 5.4 5.8 4.6 93.9
Average snowy days 5.1 5.7 8.8 6.7 1.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.9 6.5 6.3 42.1
Average relative humidity (%) 72.2 68.5 66.5 63.4 66.5 77.0 82.9 83.3 78.0 69.4 71.3 72.2 72.6
Source: Korea Meteorological Administration[2]

Administrative divisions

Kimhyŏnggwŏn county is divided into 1 ŭp (town), 1 rodonjagu (workers' district) and 17 ri (villages):

  • Kimhyŏnggwŏn-ŭp (김형권읍)
  • P'yŏngsal-lodongjagu (평산로동자구)
  • Changal-li (장안리/長安里)
  • Changp'yŏng-ri (장평리/長坪里)
  • Chigyng-ri (지경리/地境里)
  • Chiksŏl-li (직설리/直雪里)
  • Hajigyŏng-ri (하지경리/下地境里)
  • Hwangsuwŏl-li (황수원리/黄水院里)
  • Kwangdŏng-ri (광덕리/広徳里)
  • Migam-ri (미감리/米甘里)
  • Naejung-ri (내중리/内中里)
  • P'abal-li (파발리/擺撥里)
  • Rip'o-ri (리포리/梨浦里)
  • Roŭl-li (로은리/老隠里)
  • Saa-ri (사아리/士雅里)
  • Sinwŏl-li (신원리/新元里)
  • Sudong-ri (수동리/水東里)
  • Tonghŭng-ri (동흥리/東興里)
  • Yangp'yŏng-ri (양평리/陽坪里)

Economy

There are several hydroelectric power stations in the county. There is also a great deal of dry-field farming; the chief local crops include hops and flax. In addition, potatoes, wheat, soybeans, and barley are grown, and livestock are also raised. In addition, there is some manufacturing and mining, with deposits of gold, nickel, graphite and iron sulfide found in the county.

Transportation

Kimhyŏnggwŏn is served by road, but not by rail.

See also

References

  1. ^ North Korea: Administrative Division
  2. ^ "30 years report of Meteorological Observations in North Korea (1991 ~ 2020)" (PDF) (in Korean). Korea Meteorological Administration. pp. 205, 279, and 343. Archived (PDF) from the original on 29 January 2022. Retrieved 23 March 2022.

External links

Ryanggang Province
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