| Pankyo | |
|---|---|
| Korean name | |
| Chosŏn'gŭl | 판교군 |
| Hancha | 板橋郡 |
| McCune–Reischauer | P'an'gyo kun |
| Revised Romanization | Pan(-)gyo-gun |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 623 km2 (240.5 sq mi) |
| Population (1991) | 67,000 (est.) |
| Population density | 107.5/km2 (278.5/sq mi) |
| Administrative divisions | 1 ŭp, 22 ri |
P'an'gyo is a kun, or county, in Kangwŏn province, North Korea. In December 1952, during the Korean War, P'an'gyo was formed as a separate county from five myŏn (Nagyang, Pangjang, P'an'gyo, Ryongp'o, Sannae) of Ichŏn-gun and Yujin-myŏn of P'yŏnggang-gun. Myŏn were administrative units below county (kun) level and are no longer used in North Korea.
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The land of P'an'gyo is predominantly mountainous, with the Ahobiryŏng Mountains (아호비령산맥; 阿虎飛嶺山脈) and Masingryŏng Mountains (마식령산맥; 馬息嶺山脈) both passing through the county. The highest point is Tongbaengnyŏnsan (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.
Mining is supported by local deposits of copper and nickel.
Pankyo is served by both road and rail. Pangyo Station is on the Chongnyon Ichon Line.
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