Country North Korea Province South Hamgyong Province | Area 652.5 km² | |
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Administrative divisions 1 ŭp, 4 workers' districts, 50 ri | ||
Kŭmya County is a county in South Hamgyŏng province, North Korea. It borders the Sea of Japan (East Sea of Korea) to the east.
Contents
- Map of Kumya South Hamgyong North Korea
- Physical features
- Administrative Divisions
- Agriculture and fishery
- Mining and manufacturing
- Transport
- References
Map of Kumya, South Hamgyong, North Korea
Physical features
To the west, there are high mountains but the eastern portion of the county is flat. The highest peak is Chŏngamsan (정암산). The chief river is the Ryonghŭng. Several islands are situated around the Songjŏn Bay (송전만). Forestland makes up about 30% of the county's area.
Administrative Divisions
Kŭmya county is divided into 1 ŭp (town), 4 rodongjagu (workers' districts) and 50 ri (villages):
Agriculture and fishery
The chief form of agriculture in the county is rice cultivation. In addition, maize, soybeans, and wheat are produced; there are also orchards. There are no ports, although some fishing is done along the coast.
Mining and manufacturing
Machine industry has been well-developed in the region. There are also mines exploiting the local deposits of lignite, graphite, and gold.
Transport
The county is served by rail and road. Kŭmya Station is on the P'yongra Line of the Korean State Railway. The road system is well-developed, thanks to the level terrain.