Hamju County
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Hamju County
함주군 | |
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| Korean transcription(s) | |
| • Chosŏn'gŭl | 함주군 |
| • Hancha | 咸州郡 |
| • McCune-Reischauer | Hamju kun |
| • Revised Romanization | Hamju-gun |
| Map of South Hamgyong showing the location of Hamju Map of South Hamgyong showing the location of Hamju | |
| Country | North Korea |
| Province | South Hamgyong Province |
| Administrative divisions | 1 ŭp, 36 ri |
| Area | |
• Total | 693 km2 (268 sq mi) |
| Population (2008[1]) | |
• Total | 133,896 |
| • Density | 193/km2 (500/sq mi) |
Hamju County (Korean: 함주군) is a county in South Hamgyong province, North Korea.
Physical features
[edit | edit source]The county's highest point is Norabong. The chief river is the Sangch'ŏn River (상천강). Aside from the coastal area, Hamju is mountainous throughout. It is cold, but is distinguished by the occurrence of foehn winds in the upland areas. Due to this, the climate is milder than the Yellow Sea coastal regions.
Administrative divisions
[edit | edit source]Hamju county is divided into 1 ŭp (town) and 36 ri (villages):
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Economy
[edit | edit source]Agriculture and fishery
[edit | edit source]In the level regions, a large amount of rice is produced. Most agriculture in the county is dry-field farming, with crops including Deccan millet, red beans, soybeans, potatoes, and vegetables. Silkworms and livestock are also widely raised, and fishing is carried out along the coast.
Mining
[edit | edit source]Mining also takes place, with deposits of iron ore, cuprite, and other minerals.
Transport
[edit | edit source]Hamju county is served by the P'yŏngra and Kŭmgol lines of the Korean State Railway, and by various roads.
See also
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[edit | edit source]External links
[edit | edit source]- In Korean language online encyclopedias:
