Country North Korea | Area 1,684 km² | |
Province South Hamgyong Province Administrative divisions 1 ŭp, 5 workers' districts, 17 ri | ||
Hŏch'ŏn County is a county in South Hamgyŏng province, North Korea. It was created after the division of Korea, from portions of Tanch'ŏn and P'ungsan.
Contents
- Map of Hochon South Hamgyong North Korea
- Geography
- Administrative Divisions
- Economy
- Transportation
- References
Map of Hochon, South Hamgyong, North Korea
Geography
Most of the county is steep and mountainous, and particularly so in the southeast. There are numerous high peas. The Pujŏllyŏng and Kŏmdŏk Mountains (검덕산맥) pass through the county, which reaches its highest peak at Kŏmdŏksan.
The chief stream is the Namdaech'ŏn. Some 90% of the county is forestland.
Administrative Divisions
Hŏch'ŏn county is divided into 1 ŭp (town), 5 rodongjagu (workers' districts) and 17 ri (villages):
Economy
Mining and electrical power are the chief local industries. There are deposits of copper, iron ore, lead, and zinc. Local crops include maize, soybeans, and potatoes, but cultivation is difficult due to the mountainous terrain.
Transportation
Hŏch'ŏn county is served by the Hŏch'ŏn and Mandŏk lines of the Korean State Railway, and by various roads.