Country North Korea Population 123,721 (2008) | Area 1,300 km² Province North Hamgyong Province | |
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Musan County is a county in central North Hamgyong province, North Korea. It borders the People's Republic of China to the north, across the Tumen River. It is divided into one ŭp, six labor districts, and fifteen ri. The county seat is the town of Musan, Musan ŭp. Luguo and Dehua are the closest Chinese city across the river.
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Map of Musan, North Hamgyong, North Korea
The land of Musan is high and more than 90% is mountainous and uninhabited; much of it lies on the Paekmu Plateau, while the northwest makes up part of the Musan Plateau. The Hamgyong Mountains pass along the county's northwest flank. Musan is the coldest region in North Hamgyong.
The Musan area has long been known for iron ore mines, lumber, and potatoes. The Musan Mine, a major excavator of iron ore, is located here.
Several railroads cross the county, including the Musan Line and Paengmu Line.
Administrative Divisions
Musan County is divided into 1 ŭp (town), 6 rodongjagu (workers' districts) and 15 ri (villages):