Pankyo

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Pankyo
Chosŏn'gŭl:	판교군
Hanja:	板橋郡
McCune-Reischauer:	P'an'kyo kun
Revised Romanization:	Pangyo-gun
Statistics
Area:	623 km²
Population:	67,000 (1991 est.)
Administrative divisions:	1 ŭp, 22 ri

Pankyo is a kun, or county, in Kangwon province, North Korea. Originally part of Ichon, it was made a separate county following the division of Korea.

The land of Pankyo is predominantly mountainous, with the Ahobiryong Mountains and Masikryong Mountains both passing through the county. The highest point is Tongbaeknyonsan (동백년산). The county's chief stream is the Rimjin River. Approximately 88% of the county's area is forestland.

Agriculture is difficult due to the rugged terrain; however, crops are raised here including maize, potatoes, soybeans, wheat, and barley. Orcharding and livestock farming also play a role. In addition, mining is supported by local deposits of copper and nickel.

Pankyo is served by both road and rail, with the Chongnyon-Ichon Line passing through the county.

[edit] See also

• Geography of North Korea
• Administrative divisions of North Korea
• Kangwon (North Korea)

[edit] External links

• (Korean) In Korean language online encyclopedias:
  • Dusan World Encyclopedia (Naver)
  • Korean language Britannica (Empas)  (Map)
  • Encyclopedia of Korean National Culture (Empas)
  • Pascal World Encyclopedia (Nate)

Administrative divisions of Kangwon province, North Korea
Capital:	Wonsan
Cities:	Munchon | Wonsan
Counties:	Anbyon | Changdo | Chorwon | Chonnae | Hoeyang | Ichon | Kimhwa | Kosan | Kosong | Kumgang | Pankyo | Poptong | Pyonggang | Sepo | Tongchon