Orang (North Korea)

Orang (North Korea)
Orang
Chosŏn'gŭl 어랑군
Hancha 漁郞郡
McCune–Reischauer Ŏrang kun
Revised Romanization Eorang-gun
Statistics
Area 1,300 km2 (501.9 sq mi)
Population (1991) 67,000 (est.)
Population density 51.5/km2 (133.5/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.

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Physical features

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 T'ugubong (Chosŏn'gŭl: 투구봉). There are various lakes including Changyŏn Lake (Chosŏn'gŭl: 장연호, Hancha: 長淵湖) and Mugye Lake (Chosŏn'gŭl: 무계호, Hancha: 武溪湖).

Economy

The local economy is dominated by agriculture and fishing, and is the chief center of rice production in North Hamgyong. In addition, pine mushrooms are grown there.

Transport

Orang lies on the Pyongra Line railroad. The only major road is the highway running between Chongjin and Kimchaek.

See also

External links

v · d · eNorth Hamgyong
Capital North Hamgyong NK.png
Cities
Counties
Hwadae · Kilju · Kyonghung · Kyongsong · Kyongwon · Musan · Myongchon · Myonggan · Onsong · Orang · Puryong · Yonsa


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