| Pyeongchang-eup | |
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| Korean name transcription(s) | |
| • Hangul | 평창읍 |
| • Hanja | |
| • Revised Romanization | Pyeongchang-eup |
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Pyeongchang-eup
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| Coordinates: | |
| Country | South Korea |
| Province | Gangwon |
| County | Pyeongchang |
| Administrative divisions | 36 ri |
| Area | |
| • Total | 116.31 km2 (44.9 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 750 m (2,461 ft) |
| Population .[1] | |
| • Total | 9,940 |
| • Density | 85.5/km2 (221.3/sq mi) |
| Time zone | Korea Standard Time (UTC+9) |
Pyeongchang-eup (평창읍) is a small city in South Korea and the county seat of the county of Pyeongchang. The town has a surface area of 116.31 km2 (44.91 sq mi) and a population of 9,940. It is located on the left bank of the river Pyeongchanggang.
The local activities include the production of tobacco, silk and honey.
On 6 July 2011, Pyeongchang was announced as the host city for the 2018 Olympic Winter Games.
Given the Olympic Charter, which stipulates that the Games are awarded to a city, and the administrative organization of Korea, it is unclear whether the host city for the 2018 Games is Pyeongchang-eup or the county of Pyeongchang.
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