Orang (North Korea)

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Orang

Chosŏn'gŭl	어랑군
Hancha	漁郞郡
McCune-Reischauer	Ŏrang kun
Revised Romanization	Eorang-gun

Statistics

Area	1,300 km² (500 sq mi)
Population (1991)	67,000 (est.)
Population density	52 /km² (130 /sq mi)
Administrative divisions	1 ŭp;, 1 workers' district, 20 ri

Orang is a kun, or county, in North Hamgyong province, North Korea. It is situated on the coast of the Sea of Japan (East Sea of Korea). Originally part of Kyongsong county, Orang was created in 1952 following the division of Korea.

The county is primarily mountainous, with many hills of more than 200 meters in height. However, there is a narrow plain along the coast. Approximately 85% of the county is forested. The highest peak is Thugubong (투구봉). There are various lakes including Changyon Lake (장연호) and Mugye Lake (무계호).

The local economy is dominated by agriculture and fishing. Orang lies on the Pyongra Line railroad, and is the chief center of rice production in North Hamgyong. In addition, pine mushrooms are grown there. The only major road is the highway running between Chongjin and Kimchaek.