Sepo County
| Sepo County 세포군 | |
|---|---|
| County | |
| 세포군 · Sepo County | |
| Korean transcription(s) | |
| • Chosŏn'gŭl | 세포군 |
| • Hancha | 洗浦郡 |
| • McCune–Reischauer | Sep'o-gun |
| • Revised Romanization | Sepo-gun |
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| Country | North Korea |
| Province | Kangwon Province |
| Administrative divisions | 1 ŭp, 24 ri |
| Area | |
| • Total | 969 km2 (374 sq mi) |
| Population (1991 est.) | |
| • Total | 100,000 |
Sepo County is a kun, or county, in Kangwon province, North Korea. It was created as a separate entity following the division of Korea.
Physical features
The county is primarily mountainous, and is traversed by the Masingnyŏng and Kwangju ranges. There are numerous mountains outside of these two ranges as well. The chief streams include the Namdaechon, Yongjichon, and Komitanchon (고미탄천). 75% of the county's area is occupied by forestland.
Economy
Sepo is host to deposits of molybdenum, silver, zinc, and fluorite. Agriculture also contributes to the local economy; Sepo is particularly known for its radishes. In addition, livestock raising and orcharding play a role, and there is some small-scale manufacturing as well.
Transport
Sepo Chongnyon Station is the central railway station for Sepo County. It serves both the Kangwon Line and the Chongnyon Ichon Line.
See also
- Geography of North Korea
- Administrative divisions of North Korea
- Kangwon (North Korea)
External links
- (Korean) In Korean language online encyclopedias:
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