Country North Korea Province South Hamgyong Province | Area 470.8 km² | |
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Administrative divisions 1 ŭp, 3 workers' districts, 21 ri | ||
Riwŏn County is a county in South Hamgyŏng province, North Korea. It is located at the province's northeastern tip, and borders the Sea of Japan (East Sea of Korea) to the southeast.
Contents
- Map of RiwC58Fn South Hamgyong North Korea
- Physical features
- Administrative Divisions
- Mining and manufacturing
- Agriculture
- Transport
- References
Map of Riw%C5%8Fn, South Hamgyong, North Korea
Physical features
Riwŏn is mountainous, although there are also small plains, and is home to the Taedŏk Mountains (대덕산맥). The highest peak is Taedŏksan (1,442 m). There are some 10 significant streams; the chief of these is the Namdaech'ŏn, which drains into the Sea of Japan. There are various bays and islands along the coast. Thanks to its coastal location, the county enjoys a mild maritime climate. Forestland (70% of which is coniferous) takes up 73% of the county's area.
Administrative Divisions
Riwŏn county is divided into 1 ŭp (town), 3 rodongjagu (workers' districts) and 21 ri (villages):
Mining and manufacturing
Machine manufacturing dominates the local economy, accounting for half of annual industrial production. Deposits of iron, iron sulfide, talc, limestone, graphite, quartzite and silica are found in the county. The Riwon Mine produces talc.
Agriculture
Agriculture is carried out in the plains and along the streams; major crops include rice, soybeans and maize.
Transport
Riwŏn is served by roads, and by the P'yŏngra line of the Korean State Railway.