South Korea (KP) includes all of Korea south of the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ).
There are 16 entries in the world atlas covering parts of South Korea (KR). They are enumerated below, with links.
Busan Metropolitan Province
Chungcheongbuk Province (capital Cheongju)
Chungcheongnam Province (capital Daejeon in metropolitan province)
Daegu Metropolitan Province
Daejeon Metropolitan Province
Gangwon Province (capital Chuncheon)
Gwangju Metropolitan Province
Gyeonggi Province (capital Suwon)
Gyeongsangbuk Province (capital Daegu in metropolitan province)
Gyeongsangnam Province (capital Changwon)
Incheon Metropolitan Province
Jeju Special Autonomous Province (capital Jeju)
Jeollabuk Province (capital Jeonju)
Jeollanam Province (capital Gwangju in metropolitan province)
Seoul Metropolitan Province
Ulsan Metropolitan Province
Friday, June 29, 2007
South Korea (KR) Jeju Special Autonomous Province
Jeju Special Autonomous Province (제주특별자치도 Jeju Teukbyeol Jachido)
Summary
Jeju, the capital, is a city with a population of 120 000. The major town of Seogwipo (25 000) is a county seat in the province. The major towns of Jeju--4.5 km SW of Jeju (60 000) and Jeju--4 km E of Jeju (20 000) in Jeju Metropolitan County are also in the province.
Detailed Analysis
Jeju Province has an area of 1 846 km² and a population of 555 362 (2004).
Jeju Province is divided into 2 metropolitan counties.
Jeju Metropolitan County (제주시 Jeju-si) 977 km², population 397 983, 19 neighborhoods, 4 urban townships, 3 rural townships
Jeju (296 068) has an area of 9.8 km² and an estimated population of 120 000. In addition, Jeju--4.5 km SW of Jeju and Jeju--4 km E of Jeju and have areas of 5.8 km² and 3.1 km² and estimated populations of 60 000 and 20 000.
Seogwipo Metropolitan County (서귀포시 Seogwipo-si) 870 km², population 157 379, 12 neighborhoods, 3 urban townships, 2 rural townships
Seogwipo (83 770) has an area of 3.1 km² and an estimated population of 25 000.
Summary
Jeju, the capital, is a city with a population of 120 000. The major town of Seogwipo (25 000) is a county seat in the province. The major towns of Jeju--4.5 km SW of Jeju (60 000) and Jeju--4 km E of Jeju (20 000) in Jeju Metropolitan County are also in the province.
Detailed Analysis
Jeju Province has an area of 1 846 km² and a population of 555 362 (2004).
Jeju Province is divided into 2 metropolitan counties.
Jeju Metropolitan County (제주시 Jeju-si) 977 km², population 397 983, 19 neighborhoods, 4 urban townships, 3 rural townships
Jeju (296 068) has an area of 9.8 km² and an estimated population of 120 000. In addition, Jeju--4.5 km SW of Jeju and Jeju--4 km E of Jeju and have areas of 5.8 km² and 3.1 km² and estimated populations of 60 000 and 20 000.
Seogwipo Metropolitan County (서귀포시 Seogwipo-si) 870 km², population 157 379, 12 neighborhoods, 3 urban townships, 2 rural townships
Seogwipo (83 770) has an area of 3.1 km² and an estimated population of 25 000.
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
South Korea (KR) Gyeongsangnam Province
Gyeongsangnam Province (경상남도 Gyeongsangnam-do)
Summary
Changwon/Masan (the capital is Changwon) is a major city with a population of 750 000. The cities of Gimhae (250 000), Jinju (250 000), Jinhae (150 000) and the major towns of Tong'yeong (60 000), Geoje (50 000), Yangsan (50 000), Sacheon (40 000), and Miryang (28 000) are county seats in the province. The major towns of Naeseo (25 000) in Masan Metropolitan County and Ungsang (20 000) in Yangsan Metropolitan County are also in the province.
Detailed Analysis
Gyeongsangnam Province has an area of 11 859 km² and a population of 3 143 814 (2004).
Gyeongsangnam Province is divided into 10 metropolitan counties and 10 ordinary counties.
Changwon Metropolitan County (창원시 Changwon-si) 293 km², population 507 161, 12 neighborhoods, 1 urban township, 2 rural townships
Changwon/Masan (창원/마산, 460 429/332 675) has an area of 55 km² and an estimated population of 750 000. In addition, Changwon--9 km SW of Changwon has an area of 2.0 km² and an estimated population of zero.
Geoje Metropolitan County (거제시 Geoje-si) 401 km², population 190 141, 6 neighborhoods, 1 urban township, 9 rural townships
Geoje (64 505) has an area of 4.6 km² and an estimated population of 50 000. In addition, Geoje--Samsung Heavy Industries and Geoje--Okpo (옥포) have areas of 3.7 km² and 1.1 km² and estimated populations of 7 500 and 4 000.
Gimhae Metropolitan County (김해시 Gimhae-si) 463 km², population 427 432, 9 neighborhoods, 1 urban township, 7 rural townships
Gimhae (283 688) has an area of 16.5 km² and an estimated population of 250 000.
Mugye (무계) in Juchon rural township (주촌, 4 818) has an area of 1.2 km² and an estimated population of 3 000.
An unidentified urban area 10 km NW of Gimhae in Jillye rural township (진례, 8 786) has an area of 3.1 km² and an estimated population of 1 500.
Jinhae Metropolitan County (진해시 Jinhae-si) 112 km², population 151 393, 15 neighborhoods
Jinhae has an area of 10 km² and an estimated population of 150 000.
Jinju Metropolitan County (진주시 Jinju-si) 713 km², population 337 425, 21 neighborhoods, 1 urban township, 15 rural townships
Jinju (268 554) has an area of 15.5 km² and an estimated population of 250 000.
Masan Metropolitan County (마산시 Masan-si) 329 km², population 427 248, 27 neighborhoods, 1 urban township, 4 rural townships
Masan is a suburb of Changwon.
Naeseo (내서, 69 184 in urban township) has an area of 1.9 km² and an estimated population of 25 000.
Miryang Metropolitan County (밀양시 Miryang-si) 799 km², population 115 459, 5 neighborhoods, 2 urban township, 9 rural townships
Miryang (50 040) has an area of 3.1 km² and an estimated population of 28 000.
Sacheon Metropolitan County (사천시 Sacheon-si) 397 km², population 112 670, 6 neighborhoods, 1 urban township, 7 rural townships
Sacheon (56 906) has an area of 5.2 km² and an estimated population of 40 000. In addition, Sacheon--4.5 km NE of Sacheon has an area of 1.1 km² and an estimated population of 6 500.
Sacheon'eup (사천읍, 16 397 in urban township) has an area of 3.5 km² and an estimated population of 9 000.
Tong'yeong Metropolitan County (통영시 Tong'yeong-si) 237 km², population 132 959, 11 neighborhoods, 1 urban township, 6 rural townships
Tong'yeong (95 362) has an area of 4.3 km² and an estimated population of 60 000.
Yangsan Metropolitan County (양산시 Yangsan-si) 484 km², population 213 695, 3 neighborhoods, 2 urban townships, 4 rural townships
Yangsan (65 514) has an area of 5.5 km² and an estimated population of 50 000. Yangsan--5 km W of Yangsan and Yangsan--5 km S of Yangsan have areas of 1.6 km² and 1.3 km² and estimated populations of 12 000 and zero.
Ungsang (웅상, 74 117 in urban township) has an area of 2.6 km² and an estimated population of 20 000. In addition, Dokgye (독계) in Ungsang urban township has an area of 1.0 km² and an estimated population of 7 000.
Changnyeong County (창녕군 Changnyeong-gun) 533 km², population 66 074, 2 urban townships, 12 rural townships
Changnyeong (17 604 in urban township) has an area of 1.6 km² and an estimated population of 11 000.
Namji (남지, 11 044 in urban township) has an area of 1.1 km² and an estimated population of 7 500.
Geochang County (거창군 Geochang-gun) 804 km², population 65 615, 1 urban township, 11 rural townships
Geochang (39 906 in urban township) has an area of 2.3 km² and an estimated population of 16 000.
Goseong County (고성군 Goseong-gun) 517 km², population 57 400, 1 urban township, 13 rural townships
Goseong (24 001 in urban township) has an area of 1.3 km² and an estimated population of 9 000.
Hadong County (하동군 Hadong-gun) 676 km², population 54 881, 1 urban township, 12 rural townships
This county is rural.
Haman County (함안군 Haman-gun) 417 km², population 62 081, 1 urban township, 9 rural townships
Gaya (가야, 18 117 in urban township), the county seat, has an area of 1.3 km² and an estimated population of 9 000.
Hamyang County (함양군 Hamyang-gun) 725 km², population 41 922, 1 urban township, 10 rural townships
Hamyang (17 979 in urban township) has an area of 1.3 km² and an estimated population of 9 000.
Hapcheon County (합천군 Hapcheon-gun) 983 km², population 57 909, 1 urban township, 16 rural townships
Hapcheon (12 710 in urban township) has an area of 1.0 km² and an estimated population of 7 000.
Namhae County (남해군 Namhae-gun) 357 km², population 53 129, 1 urban township, 9 rural townships
This county is rural.
Sancheong County (산청군 Sancheong-gun) 795 km², population 36 849, 1 urban township, 10 rural townships
This county is rural.
Uiryeong County (의령군 Uiryeong-gun) 483 km², population 32 371, 1 urban township, 12 rural townships
This county is rural.
Summary
Changwon/Masan (the capital is Changwon) is a major city with a population of 750 000. The cities of Gimhae (250 000), Jinju (250 000), Jinhae (150 000) and the major towns of Tong'yeong (60 000), Geoje (50 000), Yangsan (50 000), Sacheon (40 000), and Miryang (28 000) are county seats in the province. The major towns of Naeseo (25 000) in Masan Metropolitan County and Ungsang (20 000) in Yangsan Metropolitan County are also in the province.
Detailed Analysis
Gyeongsangnam Province has an area of 11 859 km² and a population of 3 143 814 (2004).
Gyeongsangnam Province is divided into 10 metropolitan counties and 10 ordinary counties.
Changwon Metropolitan County (창원시 Changwon-si) 293 km², population 507 161, 12 neighborhoods, 1 urban township, 2 rural townships
Changwon/Masan (창원/마산, 460 429/332 675) has an area of 55 km² and an estimated population of 750 000. In addition, Changwon--9 km SW of Changwon has an area of 2.0 km² and an estimated population of zero.
Geoje Metropolitan County (거제시 Geoje-si) 401 km², population 190 141, 6 neighborhoods, 1 urban township, 9 rural townships
Geoje (64 505) has an area of 4.6 km² and an estimated population of 50 000. In addition, Geoje--Samsung Heavy Industries and Geoje--Okpo (옥포) have areas of 3.7 km² and 1.1 km² and estimated populations of 7 500 and 4 000.
Gimhae Metropolitan County (김해시 Gimhae-si) 463 km², population 427 432, 9 neighborhoods, 1 urban township, 7 rural townships
Gimhae (283 688) has an area of 16.5 km² and an estimated population of 250 000.
Mugye (무계) in Juchon rural township (주촌, 4 818) has an area of 1.2 km² and an estimated population of 3 000.
An unidentified urban area 10 km NW of Gimhae in Jillye rural township (진례, 8 786) has an area of 3.1 km² and an estimated population of 1 500.
Jinhae Metropolitan County (진해시 Jinhae-si) 112 km², population 151 393, 15 neighborhoods
Jinhae has an area of 10 km² and an estimated population of 150 000.
Jinju Metropolitan County (진주시 Jinju-si) 713 km², population 337 425, 21 neighborhoods, 1 urban township, 15 rural townships
Jinju (268 554) has an area of 15.5 km² and an estimated population of 250 000.
Masan Metropolitan County (마산시 Masan-si) 329 km², population 427 248, 27 neighborhoods, 1 urban township, 4 rural townships
Masan is a suburb of Changwon.
Naeseo (내서, 69 184 in urban township) has an area of 1.9 km² and an estimated population of 25 000.
Miryang Metropolitan County (밀양시 Miryang-si) 799 km², population 115 459, 5 neighborhoods, 2 urban township, 9 rural townships
Miryang (50 040) has an area of 3.1 km² and an estimated population of 28 000.
Sacheon Metropolitan County (사천시 Sacheon-si) 397 km², population 112 670, 6 neighborhoods, 1 urban township, 7 rural townships
Sacheon (56 906) has an area of 5.2 km² and an estimated population of 40 000. In addition, Sacheon--4.5 km NE of Sacheon has an area of 1.1 km² and an estimated population of 6 500.
Sacheon'eup (사천읍, 16 397 in urban township) has an area of 3.5 km² and an estimated population of 9 000.
Tong'yeong Metropolitan County (통영시 Tong'yeong-si) 237 km², population 132 959, 11 neighborhoods, 1 urban township, 6 rural townships
Tong'yeong (95 362) has an area of 4.3 km² and an estimated population of 60 000.
Yangsan Metropolitan County (양산시 Yangsan-si) 484 km², population 213 695, 3 neighborhoods, 2 urban townships, 4 rural townships
Yangsan (65 514) has an area of 5.5 km² and an estimated population of 50 000. Yangsan--5 km W of Yangsan and Yangsan--5 km S of Yangsan have areas of 1.6 km² and 1.3 km² and estimated populations of 12 000 and zero.
Ungsang (웅상, 74 117 in urban township) has an area of 2.6 km² and an estimated population of 20 000. In addition, Dokgye (독계) in Ungsang urban township has an area of 1.0 km² and an estimated population of 7 000.
Changnyeong County (창녕군 Changnyeong-gun) 533 km², population 66 074, 2 urban townships, 12 rural townships
Changnyeong (17 604 in urban township) has an area of 1.6 km² and an estimated population of 11 000.
Namji (남지, 11 044 in urban township) has an area of 1.1 km² and an estimated population of 7 500.
Geochang County (거창군 Geochang-gun) 804 km², population 65 615, 1 urban township, 11 rural townships
Geochang (39 906 in urban township) has an area of 2.3 km² and an estimated population of 16 000.
Goseong County (고성군 Goseong-gun) 517 km², population 57 400, 1 urban township, 13 rural townships
Goseong (24 001 in urban township) has an area of 1.3 km² and an estimated population of 9 000.
Hadong County (하동군 Hadong-gun) 676 km², population 54 881, 1 urban township, 12 rural townships
This county is rural.
Haman County (함안군 Haman-gun) 417 km², population 62 081, 1 urban township, 9 rural townships
Gaya (가야, 18 117 in urban township), the county seat, has an area of 1.3 km² and an estimated population of 9 000.
Hamyang County (함양군 Hamyang-gun) 725 km², population 41 922, 1 urban township, 10 rural townships
Hamyang (17 979 in urban township) has an area of 1.3 km² and an estimated population of 9 000.
Hapcheon County (합천군 Hapcheon-gun) 983 km², population 57 909, 1 urban township, 16 rural townships
Hapcheon (12 710 in urban township) has an area of 1.0 km² and an estimated population of 7 000.
Namhae County (남해군 Namhae-gun) 357 km², population 53 129, 1 urban township, 9 rural townships
This county is rural.
Sancheong County (산청군 Sancheong-gun) 795 km², population 36 849, 1 urban township, 10 rural townships
This county is rural.
Uiryeong County (의령군 Uiryeong-gun) 483 km², population 32 371, 1 urban township, 12 rural townships
This county is rural.
South Korea (KR) Ulsan Metropolitan Province
Ulsan Metropolitan Province (울산광역시 Ulsan-gwangyeoksi)
Summary
Ulsan is a major city with a population of 700 000. The city of Ulsan--Donggu (180 000) is in the Ulsan metropolitan area.
Detailed Analysis
Ulsan Metropolitan Province has an area of 1 056 km² and a population of 1 081 453 (2004).
Ulsan Metropolitan Province is divided into 4 districts subdivided into 50 neighborhoods, and Ulju County:
Bukgu District (북구 Buk-gu) population 139 165, 8 neighborhoods
Donggu District (동구 Dong-gu) population 185 383, 14 neighborhoods
Ulsan--Donggu has an area of 9.8 km² and an estimated population of 180 000.
Junggu District (중구 Jung-gu) population 235 232, 14 neighborhoods
Namgu District (남구 Nam-gu) population 347 323, 14 neighborhoods
Ulsan--Yeongyeon Heavy Industrial Complex has an area of 2.0 km² and an estimated population of 6 000.
Ulsan, in all districts except Donggu District, has an area of 54 km² and an estimated population of 700 000.
Ulju County (울주군 Ulju-gun) 755 km², population 174 350, 4 urban townships, 8 rural townships
Eonyang (언양, 24 969 in urban township) has an area of 1.3 km² and an estimated population of 8 000.
Onsan (온산, 22 286 in urban township) has an area of 1.4 km² and an estimated population of 10 000. In addition, an unidentified urban area 3 km E of Onsan in Onsan urban township has an area of 7.5 km² and an estimated population of 10 000.
Summary
Ulsan is a major city with a population of 700 000. The city of Ulsan--Donggu (180 000) is in the Ulsan metropolitan area.
Detailed Analysis
Ulsan Metropolitan Province has an area of 1 056 km² and a population of 1 081 453 (2004).
Ulsan Metropolitan Province is divided into 4 districts subdivided into 50 neighborhoods, and Ulju County:
Bukgu District (북구 Buk-gu) population 139 165, 8 neighborhoods
Donggu District (동구 Dong-gu) population 185 383, 14 neighborhoods
Ulsan--Donggu has an area of 9.8 km² and an estimated population of 180 000.
Junggu District (중구 Jung-gu) population 235 232, 14 neighborhoods
Namgu District (남구 Nam-gu) population 347 323, 14 neighborhoods
Ulsan--Yeongyeon Heavy Industrial Complex has an area of 2.0 km² and an estimated population of 6 000.
Ulsan, in all districts except Donggu District, has an area of 54 km² and an estimated population of 700 000.
Ulju County (울주군 Ulju-gun) 755 km², population 174 350, 4 urban townships, 8 rural townships
Eonyang (언양, 24 969 in urban township) has an area of 1.3 km² and an estimated population of 8 000.
Onsan (온산, 22 286 in urban township) has an area of 1.4 km² and an estimated population of 10 000. In addition, an unidentified urban area 3 km E of Onsan in Onsan urban township has an area of 7.5 km² and an estimated population of 10 000.
South Korea (KR) Busan Metropolitan Province
Busan Metropolitan Province (부산광역시 Busan-gwangyeoksi)
Summary
Busan is a major city with a population of 3 500 000.
Detailed Analysis
Busan Metropolitan Province has an area of 763 km² and a population of 3 666 345 (2004).
Busan Metropolitan Province is divided into 15 districts subdivided into 221 neighborhoods, and Gijang County:
Bukgu District (북구 Buk-gu) 38.3 km², population 333 316, 13 neighborhoods
Busanjin District (부산진구 Busanjin-gu) 29.7 km², population 405 534, 25 neighborhoods
Donggu District (동구 Dong-gu) 9.8 km², population 114 204, 17 neighborhoods
Dongnae District (동래구 Dongnae-gu) 16.6 km², population 279 366, 14 neighborhoods
Gangseo District (강서구 Gangseo-gu) 179 km², population 54 711, 7 neighborhoods
Busan--16.5 km W of Busan has an area of 11.0 km² and an estimated population of 5 000.
Geumjeong District (금정구 Geumjeong-gu) 65.2 km², population 271 046, 18 neighborhoods
Haeundae District (해운대구 Haeundae-gu) 51.4 km², population 403 432, 17 neighborhoods
Junggu District (중구 Jung-gu) 2.8 km², population 53 179, 9 neighborhoods
Namgu District (남구 Nam-gu) 25.9 km², population 304 481, 19 neighborhoods
Saha District (사하구 Saha-gu) 40.9 km², population 374 248, 16 neighborhoods
Sasang District (사상구 Sasang-gu) 35.8 km², population 282 097, 14 neighborhoods
Seogu District (서구 Seo-gu) 13.7 km², population 142 460, 15 neighborhoods
Suyeong District (수영구 Suyeong-gu) 10.2 km², population 180 576, 10 neighborhoods
Yeongdo District (영도구 Yeongdo-gu) 14.0 km², population 166 054, 14 neighborhoods
Yeonje District (연제구 Yeonje-gu) 12.1 km², population 166 054, 13 neighborhoods
Busan, in all districts except Gangseo District, has an area of 150 km² and an estimated population of 3 500 000.
Gijang County (기장군 Gijang-gun) 218 km², population 79 788, 2 urban townships, 3 rural townships
Gijang (49 639 in urban township) has an area of 2.3 km² and an estimated population of 18 000.
Summary
Busan is a major city with a population of 3 500 000.
Detailed Analysis
Busan Metropolitan Province has an area of 763 km² and a population of 3 666 345 (2004).
Busan Metropolitan Province is divided into 15 districts subdivided into 221 neighborhoods, and Gijang County:
Bukgu District (북구 Buk-gu) 38.3 km², population 333 316, 13 neighborhoods
Busanjin District (부산진구 Busanjin-gu) 29.7 km², population 405 534, 25 neighborhoods
Donggu District (동구 Dong-gu) 9.8 km², population 114 204, 17 neighborhoods
Dongnae District (동래구 Dongnae-gu) 16.6 km², population 279 366, 14 neighborhoods
Gangseo District (강서구 Gangseo-gu) 179 km², population 54 711, 7 neighborhoods
Busan--16.5 km W of Busan has an area of 11.0 km² and an estimated population of 5 000.
Geumjeong District (금정구 Geumjeong-gu) 65.2 km², population 271 046, 18 neighborhoods
Haeundae District (해운대구 Haeundae-gu) 51.4 km², population 403 432, 17 neighborhoods
Junggu District (중구 Jung-gu) 2.8 km², population 53 179, 9 neighborhoods
Namgu District (남구 Nam-gu) 25.9 km², population 304 481, 19 neighborhoods
Saha District (사하구 Saha-gu) 40.9 km², population 374 248, 16 neighborhoods
Sasang District (사상구 Sasang-gu) 35.8 km², population 282 097, 14 neighborhoods
Seogu District (서구 Seo-gu) 13.7 km², population 142 460, 15 neighborhoods
Suyeong District (수영구 Suyeong-gu) 10.2 km², population 180 576, 10 neighborhoods
Yeongdo District (영도구 Yeongdo-gu) 14.0 km², population 166 054, 14 neighborhoods
Yeonje District (연제구 Yeonje-gu) 12.1 km², population 166 054, 13 neighborhoods
Busan, in all districts except Gangseo District, has an area of 150 km² and an estimated population of 3 500 000.
Gijang County (기장군 Gijang-gun) 218 km², population 79 788, 2 urban townships, 3 rural townships
Gijang (49 639 in urban township) has an area of 2.3 km² and an estimated population of 18 000.
South Korea (KR) Gyeongsangbuk Province
Gyeongsangbuk Province (경상북도 Gyeongsangbuk-do)
Summary
The cities of Pohang (300 000), Gumi (250 000), and Gyeongju (100 000) and the major towns of Gyeongsan (90 000), Andong (75 000), Gimcheon (60 000), Yeongju (50 000), Mun'gyeong (25 000), Sangju (25 000), Yeongcheon (25 000), and Waegwan (20 000) in Chilgok County are county seats in the province. The major town of Gyeongsan--2.5 km E of Gyeongsan (25 000) in Gyeongsan Metropolitan County is also in the province.
Detailed Analysis
Gyeongsangbuk Province has an area of 19 440 km² and a population of 2 695 917 (2004). Its capital, Daegu, is a separate metropolitan province.
Gyeongsangbuk Province is divided into 10 metropolitan counties and 13 ordinary counties.
Andong Metropolitan County (안동시 Andong-si) 1 519 km², population 174 037, 10 neighborhoods, 1 urban townships, 13 rural townships
Andong (120 695) has an area of 5.4 km² and an estimated population of 75 000.
Gimcheon Metropolitan County (김천시 Gimcheon-si) 1 009 km², population 143 527, 7 neighborhoods, 1 urban townships, 14 rural townships
Gimcheon (87 986) has an area of 6.1 km² and an estimated population of 60 000.
Gumi Metropolitan County (구미시 Gumi-si) 617 km², population 365 681, 19 neighborhoods, 2 urban townships, 6 rural townships
Gumi (292 049) has an area of 30 km² and an estimated population of 250 000. In addition, Gumi--4.5 km NE of Gumi has an area of 1.1 km² and an estimated population of 12 000.
Seonsan (선산, 18 684 in urban township) has an area of 2.1 km² and an estimated population of 15 000.
Gyeongju Metropolitan County (경주시 Gyeongju-si) 1 324 km², population 277 870, 13 neighborhoods, 4 urban townships, 8 rural townships
Gyeongju (154 164) has an area of 8.6 km² and an estimated population of 100 000. In addition, Gyeongju--Bomundae (보문단 Bomundae) has an area of 1.2 km² and an estimated population of zero.
Gyeongsan Metropolitan County (경산시 Gyeongsan-si) 412 km², population 219 579, 7 neighborhoods, 2 urban townships, 6 rural townships
Gyeongsan (114 010) has an area of 7.3 km² and an estimated population of 90 000. In addition, Gyeongsan--2.5 km E of Gyeongsan has an area of 3.0 km² and an estimated population of 25 000.
Mun'gyeong Metropolitan County (문경시 Mun'gyeong-si) 912 km², population 79 552, 5 neighborhoods, 2 urban townships, 7 rural townships
Mun'gyeong (44 256) has an area of 2.7 km² and an estimated population of 25 000.
Pohang Metropolitan County (포항시 Pohang-si) 1 127 km², population 507 129, 2 districts divided into 19 neighborhoods, 4 urban townships, and 10 rural townships.
The districts are Namgu District (남구 Nam-gu), which is divided into 9 neighborhoods, 3 urban townships, and 4 rural townships, and Bukgu District (북구 Buk-gu), which is divided into 10 neighborhoods, 1 urban township, and 6 rural townships.
Pohang (326 731) has an area of 47 km² and an estimated population of 300 000.
Heunghae (흥해, 37 315 in urban township) in Bukgu District has an area of 1.2 km² and an estimated population of 8 500.
Sangju Metropolitan County (상주시 Sangju-si) 1 255 km², population 112 585, 6 neighborhoods, 1 urban township, 17 rural townships.
Sangju (54 092) has an area of 2.9 km² and an estimated population of 25 000.
Yeongcheon Metropolitan County (영천시 Yeongcheon-si) 920 km², population 109 520, 5 neighborhoods, 1 urban township, 10 rural townships.
Yeongcheon (54 473) has an area of 3.0 km² and an estimated population of 25 000.
Yeongju Metropolitan County (영주시 Yeongju-si) 668 km², population 121 513, 9 neighborhoods, 1 urban township, 9 rural townships.
Yeongju (80 955) has an area of 4.9 km² and an estimated population of 50 000.
Bonghwa County (봉화군 Bonghwa-gun) 1 201 km², population 37 526, 1 urban township, 9 rural townships.
Bonghwa (11 596 in urban township) has an area of 1.0 km² and an estimated population of 7 000.
Cheongdo County (청도군 Cheongdo-gun) 697 km², population 47 678, 2 urban townships, 7 rural townships.
Cheongdo (14 732 in urban township) has an area of 1.0 km² and an estimated population of 7 000.
Cheongsong County (청송군 Cheongsong-gun) 842 km², population 30 099, 1 urban township, 7 rural townships.
This county is rural.
Chilgok County (칠곡군 Chilgok-gun) 451 km², population 106 475, 2 urban townships, 6 rural townships.
Waegwan (왜관, 29 793 in urban township), the county seat, has an area of 2.9 km² and an estimated population of 20 000. In addition, Waegwan--3 km SE of Waegwan in Waegwan urban township has an area of 1.0 km² and an estimated population of zero.
Goryeong County (고령군 Goryeong-gun) 384 km², population 34 522, 1 urban township, 7 rural townships.
This county is rural.
Gunwi County (군위군 Gunwi-gun) 614 km², population 28 825, 1 urban township, 7 rural townships.
This county is rural.
Seongju County (성주군 Seongju-gun) 616 km², population 47 731, 1 urban township, 7 rural townships.
Seongju (13 809 in urban township) has an area of 1.2 km² and an estimated population of 7 000.
Uiseong County (의성군 Uiseong-gun) 1 176 km², population 66 124, 1 urban township, 17 rural townships.
Uiseong (15 937 in urban township) has an area of 1.5 km² and an estimated population of 11 000.
Uljin County (울진군 Uljin-gun) 989 km², population 58 590, 2 urban townships, 8 rural townships.
Uljin (13 545 in urban township) has an area of 1.0 km² and an estimated population of 7 000.
Ulleung County (울릉군) 72.5 km², population 9 191, 1 urban township, 2 rural townships.
This county is rural.
Yecheon County (예천군 Yecheon-gun) 661 km², population 52 132, 1 urban township, 11 rural townships.
Yecheon (18 750 in urban township) has an area of 1.0 km² and an estimated population of 7 000.
Yeongdeok County (영덕군 Yeongdeok-gun) 741 km², population 45 826, 1 urban township, 8 rural townships.
Yeongdeok (12 148 in urban township) has an area of 1.0 km² and an estimated population of 7 000.
Yeong'yang County (영양군 Yeong'yang-gun) 815 km², population 20 205, 1 urban township, 5 rural townships.
This county is rural.
Summary
The cities of Pohang (300 000), Gumi (250 000), and Gyeongju (100 000) and the major towns of Gyeongsan (90 000), Andong (75 000), Gimcheon (60 000), Yeongju (50 000), Mun'gyeong (25 000), Sangju (25 000), Yeongcheon (25 000), and Waegwan (20 000) in Chilgok County are county seats in the province. The major town of Gyeongsan--2.5 km E of Gyeongsan (25 000) in Gyeongsan Metropolitan County is also in the province.
Detailed Analysis
Gyeongsangbuk Province has an area of 19 440 km² and a population of 2 695 917 (2004). Its capital, Daegu, is a separate metropolitan province.
Gyeongsangbuk Province is divided into 10 metropolitan counties and 13 ordinary counties.
Andong Metropolitan County (안동시 Andong-si) 1 519 km², population 174 037, 10 neighborhoods, 1 urban townships, 13 rural townships
Andong (120 695) has an area of 5.4 km² and an estimated population of 75 000.
Gimcheon Metropolitan County (김천시 Gimcheon-si) 1 009 km², population 143 527, 7 neighborhoods, 1 urban townships, 14 rural townships
Gimcheon (87 986) has an area of 6.1 km² and an estimated population of 60 000.
Gumi Metropolitan County (구미시 Gumi-si) 617 km², population 365 681, 19 neighborhoods, 2 urban townships, 6 rural townships
Gumi (292 049) has an area of 30 km² and an estimated population of 250 000. In addition, Gumi--4.5 km NE of Gumi has an area of 1.1 km² and an estimated population of 12 000.
Seonsan (선산, 18 684 in urban township) has an area of 2.1 km² and an estimated population of 15 000.
Gyeongju Metropolitan County (경주시 Gyeongju-si) 1 324 km², population 277 870, 13 neighborhoods, 4 urban townships, 8 rural townships
Gyeongju (154 164) has an area of 8.6 km² and an estimated population of 100 000. In addition, Gyeongju--Bomundae (보문단 Bomundae) has an area of 1.2 km² and an estimated population of zero.
Gyeongsan Metropolitan County (경산시 Gyeongsan-si) 412 km², population 219 579, 7 neighborhoods, 2 urban townships, 6 rural townships
Gyeongsan (114 010) has an area of 7.3 km² and an estimated population of 90 000. In addition, Gyeongsan--2.5 km E of Gyeongsan has an area of 3.0 km² and an estimated population of 25 000.
Mun'gyeong Metropolitan County (문경시 Mun'gyeong-si) 912 km², population 79 552, 5 neighborhoods, 2 urban townships, 7 rural townships
Mun'gyeong (44 256) has an area of 2.7 km² and an estimated population of 25 000.
Pohang Metropolitan County (포항시 Pohang-si) 1 127 km², population 507 129, 2 districts divided into 19 neighborhoods, 4 urban townships, and 10 rural townships.
The districts are Namgu District (남구 Nam-gu), which is divided into 9 neighborhoods, 3 urban townships, and 4 rural townships, and Bukgu District (북구 Buk-gu), which is divided into 10 neighborhoods, 1 urban township, and 6 rural townships.
Pohang (326 731) has an area of 47 km² and an estimated population of 300 000.
Heunghae (흥해, 37 315 in urban township) in Bukgu District has an area of 1.2 km² and an estimated population of 8 500.
Sangju Metropolitan County (상주시 Sangju-si) 1 255 km², population 112 585, 6 neighborhoods, 1 urban township, 17 rural townships.
Sangju (54 092) has an area of 2.9 km² and an estimated population of 25 000.
Yeongcheon Metropolitan County (영천시 Yeongcheon-si) 920 km², population 109 520, 5 neighborhoods, 1 urban township, 10 rural townships.
Yeongcheon (54 473) has an area of 3.0 km² and an estimated population of 25 000.
Yeongju Metropolitan County (영주시 Yeongju-si) 668 km², population 121 513, 9 neighborhoods, 1 urban township, 9 rural townships.
Yeongju (80 955) has an area of 4.9 km² and an estimated population of 50 000.
Bonghwa County (봉화군 Bonghwa-gun) 1 201 km², population 37 526, 1 urban township, 9 rural townships.
Bonghwa (11 596 in urban township) has an area of 1.0 km² and an estimated population of 7 000.
Cheongdo County (청도군 Cheongdo-gun) 697 km², population 47 678, 2 urban townships, 7 rural townships.
Cheongdo (14 732 in urban township) has an area of 1.0 km² and an estimated population of 7 000.
Cheongsong County (청송군 Cheongsong-gun) 842 km², population 30 099, 1 urban township, 7 rural townships.
This county is rural.
Chilgok County (칠곡군 Chilgok-gun) 451 km², population 106 475, 2 urban townships, 6 rural townships.
Waegwan (왜관, 29 793 in urban township), the county seat, has an area of 2.9 km² and an estimated population of 20 000. In addition, Waegwan--3 km SE of Waegwan in Waegwan urban township has an area of 1.0 km² and an estimated population of zero.
Goryeong County (고령군 Goryeong-gun) 384 km², population 34 522, 1 urban township, 7 rural townships.
This county is rural.
Gunwi County (군위군 Gunwi-gun) 614 km², population 28 825, 1 urban township, 7 rural townships.
This county is rural.
Seongju County (성주군 Seongju-gun) 616 km², population 47 731, 1 urban township, 7 rural townships.
Seongju (13 809 in urban township) has an area of 1.2 km² and an estimated population of 7 000.
Uiseong County (의성군 Uiseong-gun) 1 176 km², population 66 124, 1 urban township, 17 rural townships.
Uiseong (15 937 in urban township) has an area of 1.5 km² and an estimated population of 11 000.
Uljin County (울진군 Uljin-gun) 989 km², population 58 590, 2 urban townships, 8 rural townships.
Uljin (13 545 in urban township) has an area of 1.0 km² and an estimated population of 7 000.
Ulleung County (울릉군) 72.5 km², population 9 191, 1 urban township, 2 rural townships.
This county is rural.
Yecheon County (예천군 Yecheon-gun) 661 km², population 52 132, 1 urban township, 11 rural townships.
Yecheon (18 750 in urban township) has an area of 1.0 km² and an estimated population of 7 000.
Yeongdeok County (영덕군 Yeongdeok-gun) 741 km², population 45 826, 1 urban township, 8 rural townships.
Yeongdeok (12 148 in urban township) has an area of 1.0 km² and an estimated population of 7 000.
Yeong'yang County (영양군 Yeong'yang-gun) 815 km², population 20 205, 1 urban township, 5 rural townships.
This county is rural.
South Korea (KR) Daegu Metropolitan Province
Daegu Metropolitan Province (대구광역시 Daegu-gwangyeoksi)
Summary
Daegu is a major city with a population of 2 300 000.
Detailed Analysis
Daegu Metropolitan Province has an area of 886 km² and a population of 2 524 712 (2004).
Daegu Metropolitan Province is divided into 7 districts subdivided into 134 neighborhoods, and Dalseong County:
Bukgu District (북구 Buk-gu) 95.5 km², population 459 741, 24 neighborhoods
Dalseo District (달서구 Dalseo-gu) 62.3 km², population 601 467, 24 neighborhoods
Donggu District (동구 Dong-gu) 182 km², population 344 328, 20 neighborhoods
Junggu District (중구 Jung-gu) 7.1 km², population 79 911, 13 neighborhoods
Namgu District (남구 Nam-gu) 17.4 km², population 181 381, 13 neighborhoods
Seogu District (서구 Seo-gu) 17.5 km², population 258 098, 17 neighborhoods
Suseong District (수성구 Suseong-gu) 76.5 km², population 443 881, 23 neighborhoods
Daegu, in all districts, has an area of 125 km² and an estimated population of 2 300 000.
Dalseong County (달성군 Dalseong-gun) 427 km², population 155 905, 3 urban townships, 6 rural townships
Namni (남니) in Nongong urban township (25 170) has an area of 3.5 km² and an estimated population of 15 000.
Summary
Daegu is a major city with a population of 2 300 000.
Detailed Analysis
Daegu Metropolitan Province has an area of 886 km² and a population of 2 524 712 (2004).
Daegu Metropolitan Province is divided into 7 districts subdivided into 134 neighborhoods, and Dalseong County:
Bukgu District (북구 Buk-gu) 95.5 km², population 459 741, 24 neighborhoods
Dalseo District (달서구 Dalseo-gu) 62.3 km², population 601 467, 24 neighborhoods
Donggu District (동구 Dong-gu) 182 km², population 344 328, 20 neighborhoods
Junggu District (중구 Jung-gu) 7.1 km², population 79 911, 13 neighborhoods
Namgu District (남구 Nam-gu) 17.4 km², population 181 381, 13 neighborhoods
Seogu District (서구 Seo-gu) 17.5 km², population 258 098, 17 neighborhoods
Suseong District (수성구 Suseong-gu) 76.5 km², population 443 881, 23 neighborhoods
Daegu, in all districts, has an area of 125 km² and an estimated population of 2 300 000.
Dalseong County (달성군 Dalseong-gun) 427 km², population 155 905, 3 urban townships, 6 rural townships
Namni (남니) in Nongong urban township (25 170) has an area of 3.5 km² and an estimated population of 15 000.
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South Korea (KR) Jeollanam Province
Jeollanam Province (전라남도 Jeollanam-do)
Summary
The cities of Mokpo (220 000) Suncheon (160 000), Yeosu (160 000) and the major towns of Gwangyang (25 000), Naju (25 000), and Hwasun (22 000) are county seats in the province. The major towns of Yeosu--Yeocheon (60 000) in Yeosu Metropolitan County and Gwangyang'eup (28 000) and Gwangyang--2.5 km W of Gwangyang (20 000) in Gwangyang Metropolitan County are also in the province.
Detailed Analysis
Jeollanam Province has an area of 11 858 km² and a population of 1 986 192 (2004). Its capital, Gwangju, is a separate metropolitan province.
Jeollanam Province is divided into 5 metropolitan counties and 17 ordinary counties.
Gwangyang Metropolitan County (광양시 Gwangyang-si) 446 km², population 137 601, 5 neighborhoods, 1 urban township, 6 rural townships
Gwangyang (73 006) has an has an area of 21 km² and an estimated population of 25 000. In addition, Gwangyang--Hutchison Container Terminal and Gwangyang--2.5 km W of Gwangyang have areas of 2.0 km² and 1.7 km² and estimated populations of zero and 20 000.
Gwangyang'eup (광양읍, 43 478 in urban township) has an area of 3.0 km² and an estimated population of 28 000.
Mokpo Metropolitan County (목포시 Mokpo-si) 47.9 km², population 241 717, 26 neighborhoods
Mokpo has an area of 15 km² and an estimated population of 220 000.
Naju Metropolitan County (나주시 Naju-si) 604 km², population 99 308, 6 neighborhoods, 1 urban township, 12 rural townships
Naju (37 636) has an area of 3.0 km² and an estimated population of 25 000. In addition, Naju--4 km S of Naju has an area of 1.3 km² and an estimated population of 9 000.
Suncheon Metropolitan County (순천시 Suncheon-si) 907 km², population 270 059, 13 neighborhoods, 1 urban township, 10 rural townships
Suncheon (197 000) has an area of 13.5 km² and an estimated population of 160 000.
Yeosu Metropolitan County (여수시 Yeosu-si) 498 km², population 305 312, 20 neighborhoods, 1 urban township, 6 rural townships
Yeosu (252 797) has an area of 11 km² and an estimated population of 160 000. In addition, Yeosu--10.5 km N of Yeosu, Yeosu--12.5 km N of Yeosu, Yeosu--Yeocheon (여천), and Yeosu--13.5 km N of Yeosu have areas of 7.2 km², 5.2 km², 5.1 km², 1.9 km² and estimated populations of 4 000, zero, 60 000, and zero.
Boseong County (보성군 Boseong-gun) 663 km², population 54 288, 2 urban townships, 10 rural townships
Boseong (10 798 in urban township) has an area of 1.0 km² and an estimated population of 7 000.
Beolgyo (벌교, 16 859 in urban township) has an area of 1.3 km² and an estimated population of 9 000.
Damyang County (담양군 Damyang-gun) 455 km², population 50 613, 1 urban township, 11 rural townships
This county is rural.
Gangjin County (강진군 Gangjin-gun) 496 km², population 43 550, 1 urban township, 10 rural townships
Gangjin (16 263 in urban township) has an area of 1.0 km² and an estimated population of 7 000.
Goheung County (고흥군 Goheung-gun) 776 km², population 86 747, 2 urban townships, 14 rural townships
Doyang (도양, 13 767 in urban township) has an area of 1.0 km² and an estimated population of 7 000.
Gokseong County (곡성군 Gokseong-gun) 547 km², population 34 396, 1 urban township, 10 rural townships
This county is rural.
Gurye County (구례군 Gurye-gun) 443 km², population 30 232, 1 urban township, 7 rural townships
Gurye (12 724 in urban township) has an area of 1.0 km² and an estimated population of 7 000.
Haenam County (해남군 Haenam-gun) 993 km², population 87 736, 1 urban township, 13 rural townships
Haenam (26 310 in urban township) has an area of 2.3 km² and an estimated population of 18 000.
Hampyeong County (함평군 Hampyeong-gun) 393 km², population 40 205, 1 urban township, 8 rural townships
This county is rural.
Hwasun County (화순군 Hwasun-gun) 786 km², population 75 023, 1 urban township, 12 rural townships
Hwasun (43 750 in urban township) has an area of 2.4 km² and an estimated population of 22 000.
Jangheung County (장흥군 Jangheung-gun) 618 km², population 46 568, 3 urban townships, 7 rural townships
Jangheung (16 335 in urban township) has an area of 1.3 km² and an estimated population of 9 000.
Jangseong County (장성군 Jangseong-gun) 519 km², population 50 200, 1 urban township, 10 rural townships
Jangseong (13 668 in urban township) has an area of 1.1 km² and an estimated population of 7 500.
Sangmudae Military Base (장성군 Sangmudae) in Samseo rural township (삼서, 3 566) has an area of 1.8 km² and an unknown estimated population.
Jindo County (진도군 Jindo-gun) 420 km², population 37 329, 1 urban township, 6 rural townships
Jindo (11 183 in urban township) has an area of 1.3 km² and an estimated population of 9 000.
Muan County (무안군 Muan-gun) 436 km², population 62 472, 2 urban townships, 7 rural townships
Muan (11 571 in urban township) has an area of 1.0 km² and an estimated population of 7 000.
Sinan County (신안군 Sinan-gun) 653 km², population 47 591, 1 urban township, 13 rural townships
This county is rural.
Wando County (완도군 Wando-gun) 392 km², population 59 950, 3 urban townships, 9 rural townships
Wando (21 125 in urban township) has an area of 1.1 km² and an estimated population of 7 500.
Yeong'am County (영암군 Yeong'am-gun) 544 km², population 62 336, 2 urban townships, 9 rural townships
Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries (현대삼호중공업 Hyeondae Samho Junggong'eop) in Samho urban township (삼호, 20 093) has an area of 1.5 km² and an estimated population of 2 000.
Yeonggwang County (영광군 Yeonggwang-gun) 473 km², population 62 959, 3 urban townships, 8 rural townships
Yeonggwang (21 960 in urban township) has an area of 1.8 km² and an estimated population of 13 000.
Summary
The cities of Mokpo (220 000) Suncheon (160 000), Yeosu (160 000) and the major towns of Gwangyang (25 000), Naju (25 000), and Hwasun (22 000) are county seats in the province. The major towns of Yeosu--Yeocheon (60 000) in Yeosu Metropolitan County and Gwangyang'eup (28 000) and Gwangyang--2.5 km W of Gwangyang (20 000) in Gwangyang Metropolitan County are also in the province.
Detailed Analysis
Jeollanam Province has an area of 11 858 km² and a population of 1 986 192 (2004). Its capital, Gwangju, is a separate metropolitan province.
Jeollanam Province is divided into 5 metropolitan counties and 17 ordinary counties.
Gwangyang Metropolitan County (광양시 Gwangyang-si) 446 km², population 137 601, 5 neighborhoods, 1 urban township, 6 rural townships
Gwangyang (73 006) has an has an area of 21 km² and an estimated population of 25 000. In addition, Gwangyang--Hutchison Container Terminal and Gwangyang--2.5 km W of Gwangyang have areas of 2.0 km² and 1.7 km² and estimated populations of zero and 20 000.
Gwangyang'eup (광양읍, 43 478 in urban township) has an area of 3.0 km² and an estimated population of 28 000.
Mokpo Metropolitan County (목포시 Mokpo-si) 47.9 km², population 241 717, 26 neighborhoods
Mokpo has an area of 15 km² and an estimated population of 220 000.
Naju Metropolitan County (나주시 Naju-si) 604 km², population 99 308, 6 neighborhoods, 1 urban township, 12 rural townships
Naju (37 636) has an area of 3.0 km² and an estimated population of 25 000. In addition, Naju--4 km S of Naju has an area of 1.3 km² and an estimated population of 9 000.
Suncheon Metropolitan County (순천시 Suncheon-si) 907 km², population 270 059, 13 neighborhoods, 1 urban township, 10 rural townships
Suncheon (197 000) has an area of 13.5 km² and an estimated population of 160 000.
Yeosu Metropolitan County (여수시 Yeosu-si) 498 km², population 305 312, 20 neighborhoods, 1 urban township, 6 rural townships
Yeosu (252 797) has an area of 11 km² and an estimated population of 160 000. In addition, Yeosu--10.5 km N of Yeosu, Yeosu--12.5 km N of Yeosu, Yeosu--Yeocheon (여천), and Yeosu--13.5 km N of Yeosu have areas of 7.2 km², 5.2 km², 5.1 km², 1.9 km² and estimated populations of 4 000, zero, 60 000, and zero.
Boseong County (보성군 Boseong-gun) 663 km², population 54 288, 2 urban townships, 10 rural townships
Boseong (10 798 in urban township) has an area of 1.0 km² and an estimated population of 7 000.
Beolgyo (벌교, 16 859 in urban township) has an area of 1.3 km² and an estimated population of 9 000.
Damyang County (담양군 Damyang-gun) 455 km², population 50 613, 1 urban township, 11 rural townships
This county is rural.
Gangjin County (강진군 Gangjin-gun) 496 km², population 43 550, 1 urban township, 10 rural townships
Gangjin (16 263 in urban township) has an area of 1.0 km² and an estimated population of 7 000.
Goheung County (고흥군 Goheung-gun) 776 km², population 86 747, 2 urban townships, 14 rural townships
Doyang (도양, 13 767 in urban township) has an area of 1.0 km² and an estimated population of 7 000.
Gokseong County (곡성군 Gokseong-gun) 547 km², population 34 396, 1 urban township, 10 rural townships
This county is rural.
Gurye County (구례군 Gurye-gun) 443 km², population 30 232, 1 urban township, 7 rural townships
Gurye (12 724 in urban township) has an area of 1.0 km² and an estimated population of 7 000.
Haenam County (해남군 Haenam-gun) 993 km², population 87 736, 1 urban township, 13 rural townships
Haenam (26 310 in urban township) has an area of 2.3 km² and an estimated population of 18 000.
Hampyeong County (함평군 Hampyeong-gun) 393 km², population 40 205, 1 urban township, 8 rural townships
This county is rural.
Hwasun County (화순군 Hwasun-gun) 786 km², population 75 023, 1 urban township, 12 rural townships
Hwasun (43 750 in urban township) has an area of 2.4 km² and an estimated population of 22 000.
Jangheung County (장흥군 Jangheung-gun) 618 km², population 46 568, 3 urban townships, 7 rural townships
Jangheung (16 335 in urban township) has an area of 1.3 km² and an estimated population of 9 000.
Jangseong County (장성군 Jangseong-gun) 519 km², population 50 200, 1 urban township, 10 rural townships
Jangseong (13 668 in urban township) has an area of 1.1 km² and an estimated population of 7 500.
Sangmudae Military Base (장성군 Sangmudae) in Samseo rural township (삼서, 3 566) has an area of 1.8 km² and an unknown estimated population.
Jindo County (진도군 Jindo-gun) 420 km², population 37 329, 1 urban township, 6 rural townships
Jindo (11 183 in urban township) has an area of 1.3 km² and an estimated population of 9 000.
Muan County (무안군 Muan-gun) 436 km², population 62 472, 2 urban townships, 7 rural townships
Muan (11 571 in urban township) has an area of 1.0 km² and an estimated population of 7 000.
Sinan County (신안군 Sinan-gun) 653 km², population 47 591, 1 urban township, 13 rural townships
This county is rural.
Wando County (완도군 Wando-gun) 392 km², population 59 950, 3 urban townships, 9 rural townships
Wando (21 125 in urban township) has an area of 1.1 km² and an estimated population of 7 500.
Yeong'am County (영암군 Yeong'am-gun) 544 km², population 62 336, 2 urban townships, 9 rural townships
Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries (현대삼호중공업 Hyeondae Samho Junggong'eop) in Samho urban township (삼호, 20 093) has an area of 1.5 km² and an estimated population of 2 000.
Yeonggwang County (영광군 Yeonggwang-gun) 473 km², population 62 959, 3 urban townships, 8 rural townships
Yeonggwang (21 960 in urban township) has an area of 1.8 km² and an estimated population of 13 000.
South Korea (KR) Gwangju Metropolitan Province
Gwangju Metropolitan Province (광주광역시 Gwangju-gwangyeoksi)
Summary
Gwangju is a major city with a population of 1 000 000. The city of Gwangju--Gwangsan (250 000) is also in Gwangju Metropolitan Province.
Detailed Analysis
Gwangju Metropolitan Province has an area of 501 km² and a population of 1 401 172 (2004).
Gwangju Metropolitan Province is divided into 5 districts subdivided into 90 neighborhoods:
Bukgu District (북구 Buk-gu) population 458 030, 26 neighborhoods
Donggu District (동구 Dong-gu) population 117 733, 13 neighborhoods
Gwangsan District (광산구 Gwangsan-gu) population 296 101, 19 neighborhoods
Gwangju--Gwangsan has an area of 21 km² and an estimated population of 250 000.
Gwangju--14 km W of Gwangju has an area of 1.5 km² and an estimated population of zero.
Namgu District (남구 Nam-gu) population 213 321, 16 neighborhoods
Seogu District (서구 Seo-gu) population 315 987, 16 neighborhoods
Gwangju, in all districts except for Gwangsan District, has an area of 57 km² and an estimated population of 1 000 000.
Summary
Gwangju is a major city with a population of 1 000 000. The city of Gwangju--Gwangsan (250 000) is also in Gwangju Metropolitan Province.
Detailed Analysis
Gwangju Metropolitan Province has an area of 501 km² and a population of 1 401 172 (2004).
Gwangju Metropolitan Province is divided into 5 districts subdivided into 90 neighborhoods:
Bukgu District (북구 Buk-gu) population 458 030, 26 neighborhoods
Donggu District (동구 Dong-gu) population 117 733, 13 neighborhoods
Gwangsan District (광산구 Gwangsan-gu) population 296 101, 19 neighborhoods
Gwangju--Gwangsan has an area of 21 km² and an estimated population of 250 000.
Gwangju--14 km W of Gwangju has an area of 1.5 km² and an estimated population of zero.
Namgu District (남구 Nam-gu) population 213 321, 16 neighborhoods
Seogu District (서구 Seo-gu) population 315 987, 16 neighborhoods
Gwangju, in all districts except for Gwangsan District, has an area of 57 km² and an estimated population of 1 000 000.
South Korea (KR) Jeollabuk Province
Jeollabuk Province (전라북도 Jeollabuk-do)
Summary
Jeonju, the capital, is a major city with a population of 600 000. The cities of Iksan (220 000) and Gunsan (100 000) and the major towns of Jeong'eup (45 000), Namwon (35 000), and Gimje (28 000) are county seats in the province.
Detailed Analysis
Jeollabuk Province has an area of 8 043 km² and a population of 1 906 742 (2004).
Jeollabuk Province is divided into 6 metropolitan counties and 8 ordinary counties.
Jeonju Metropolitan County (전주시 Jeonju-si) 206 km², population 622 472, 2 districts divided into 40 neighborhoods
The districts are Deokjin District (덕진구), with a population of 276 849 in 17 neighborhoods, and Wansan District (완산구 Wansan-gu), with a population of 345 623 in 23 neighborhoods.
Jeonju has an area of 40 km² and an estimated population of 600 000.
Gimje Metropolitan County (김제시) Gimje-si 545 km², population 105 195, 7 neighborhoods, 1 urban township, 14 rural townships
Gimje (45 901) has an area of 3.5 km² and an estimated population of 28 000.
Gunsan Metropolitan County (군산시 Gunsan-si) 378 km², population 265 168, 19 neighborhoods, 1 urban township, 10 rural townships
Gunsan (216 333) has an area of 14.5 km² and an estimated population of 150 000. In addition, Gunsan--7 km W of Gunsan has an area of 4.6 km² and an estimated population of 1 000.
Iksan Metropolitan County (익산시 Iksan-si) 507 km², population 322 378, 14 neighborhoods, 1 urban township, 14 rural townships
Iksan (245 033) has an area of 23 km² and an estimated population of 220 000.
Jeong'eup Metropolitan County (정읍시 Jeong'eup-si) 693 km², population 132 285, 8 neighborhoods, 1 urban township, 14 rural townships
Jeong'eup (75 249) has an area of 4.9 km² and an estimated population of 45 000.
Namwon Metropolitan County (남원시 Namwon-si) 752 km², population 96 243, 7 neighborhoods, 1 urban township, 15 rural townships
Namwon (55 467) has an area of 4.2 km² and an estimated population of 35 000.
Buan County (부안군 Buan-gun) 494 km², population 74 716, 1 urban township, 12 rural townships
Buan (21 663 in urban township) has an area of 1.9 km² and an estimated population of 13 000.
Gochang County (고창군 Gochang-gun) 607 km², population 65 203, 1 urban township, 13 rural townships
Gochang (20 297 in urban township) has an area of 1.5 km² and an estimated population of 11 000.
Imsil County (임실군 Imsil-gun) 597 km², population 33 008, 1 urban township, 11 rural townships
This county is rural.
Jangsu County (장수군 Jangsu-gun) 534 km², population 26 788, 1 urban township, 6 rural townships
This county is rural.
Jinan County (진안군 Jinan-gun) 789 km², population 30 757, 1 urban township, 10 rural townships
Jinan (11 367 in urban township) has an area of 1.0 km² and an estimated population of 6 000.
Muju County (무주군 Muju-gun) 632 km², population 26 183, 1 urban township, 5 rural townships
Muju (9 270 in urban township) has an area of 1.0 km² and an estimated population of 7 000.
Sunchang County (순창군 Sunchang-gun) 496 km², population 31 814, 1 urban township, 10 rural townships
Sunchang (10 028 in urban township) has an area of 1.0 km² and an estimated population of 7 000.
Wanju County (완주군 Wanju-gun) 821 km², population 82 482, 2 urban townships, 11 rural townships
An unidentified urban area 6.5 km NE of Samnye has an area of 3.1 km² and an estimated population of zero.
Samnye (삼례, 17 174 in urban township) has an area of 1.5 km² and an estimated population of 11 000.
Summary
Jeonju, the capital, is a major city with a population of 600 000. The cities of Iksan (220 000) and Gunsan (100 000) and the major towns of Jeong'eup (45 000), Namwon (35 000), and Gimje (28 000) are county seats in the province.
Detailed Analysis
Jeollabuk Province has an area of 8 043 km² and a population of 1 906 742 (2004).
Jeollabuk Province is divided into 6 metropolitan counties and 8 ordinary counties.
Jeonju Metropolitan County (전주시 Jeonju-si) 206 km², population 622 472, 2 districts divided into 40 neighborhoods
The districts are Deokjin District (덕진구), with a population of 276 849 in 17 neighborhoods, and Wansan District (완산구 Wansan-gu), with a population of 345 623 in 23 neighborhoods.
Jeonju has an area of 40 km² and an estimated population of 600 000.
Gimje Metropolitan County (김제시) Gimje-si 545 km², population 105 195, 7 neighborhoods, 1 urban township, 14 rural townships
Gimje (45 901) has an area of 3.5 km² and an estimated population of 28 000.
Gunsan Metropolitan County (군산시 Gunsan-si) 378 km², population 265 168, 19 neighborhoods, 1 urban township, 10 rural townships
Gunsan (216 333) has an area of 14.5 km² and an estimated population of 150 000. In addition, Gunsan--7 km W of Gunsan has an area of 4.6 km² and an estimated population of 1 000.
Iksan Metropolitan County (익산시 Iksan-si) 507 km², population 322 378, 14 neighborhoods, 1 urban township, 14 rural townships
Iksan (245 033) has an area of 23 km² and an estimated population of 220 000.
Jeong'eup Metropolitan County (정읍시 Jeong'eup-si) 693 km², population 132 285, 8 neighborhoods, 1 urban township, 14 rural townships
Jeong'eup (75 249) has an area of 4.9 km² and an estimated population of 45 000.
Namwon Metropolitan County (남원시 Namwon-si) 752 km², population 96 243, 7 neighborhoods, 1 urban township, 15 rural townships
Namwon (55 467) has an area of 4.2 km² and an estimated population of 35 000.
Buan County (부안군 Buan-gun) 494 km², population 74 716, 1 urban township, 12 rural townships
Buan (21 663 in urban township) has an area of 1.9 km² and an estimated population of 13 000.
Gochang County (고창군 Gochang-gun) 607 km², population 65 203, 1 urban township, 13 rural townships
Gochang (20 297 in urban township) has an area of 1.5 km² and an estimated population of 11 000.
Imsil County (임실군 Imsil-gun) 597 km², population 33 008, 1 urban township, 11 rural townships
This county is rural.
Jangsu County (장수군 Jangsu-gun) 534 km², population 26 788, 1 urban township, 6 rural townships
This county is rural.
Jinan County (진안군 Jinan-gun) 789 km², population 30 757, 1 urban township, 10 rural townships
Jinan (11 367 in urban township) has an area of 1.0 km² and an estimated population of 6 000.
Muju County (무주군 Muju-gun) 632 km², population 26 183, 1 urban township, 5 rural townships
Muju (9 270 in urban township) has an area of 1.0 km² and an estimated population of 7 000.
Sunchang County (순창군 Sunchang-gun) 496 km², population 31 814, 1 urban township, 10 rural townships
Sunchang (10 028 in urban township) has an area of 1.0 km² and an estimated population of 7 000.
Wanju County (완주군 Wanju-gun) 821 km², population 82 482, 2 urban townships, 11 rural townships
An unidentified urban area 6.5 km NE of Samnye has an area of 3.1 km² and an estimated population of zero.
Samnye (삼례, 17 174 in urban township) has an area of 1.5 km² and an estimated population of 11 000.
South Korea (KR) Chungcheongnam Province
Cheongchongnam Province (충청남도 Chungcheongnam-do)
Summary
The city of Cheonan (300 000) and the major towns of Asan (60 000), Seosan (35 000), Hongseong (30 000), Boryeong (20 000), Gongju (20 000), Jochiwon (20 000) in Yeon'gi County, and Nonsan (20 000) are county seats in the province.
Detailed Analysis
Chungcheongnam Province has an area of 8 352 km² and a population of 1 953 406 (2004). Its capital, Daejeon, is a separate metropolitan province.
Chungcheongnam Province is divided into 7 metropolitan counties and 9 ordinary counties.
Asan Metropolitan County (아산시 Asan-si) 542 km², population 200 938, 6 neighborhoods, 1 urban township, 10 rural townships
Asan (89 800) has an area of 5.7 km² and an estimated population of 60 000.
Boryeong Metropolitan County (보령시 Boryeong-si) 568 km², population 108 861, 5 neighborhoods, 1 urban township, 10 rural townships
Boryeong (57 743) has an area of 2.6 km² and an estimated population of 20 000. In addition, Boryeong--Daecheon (대천 Daecheon) has an area of 1.1 km² and an estimated population of 8 000.
Cheonan Metropolitan County (천안시 Cheonan-si) 636 km², population 503 082, 14 neighborhoods, 4 urban townships, 8 rural townships
Cheonan (357 494) has an area of 21 km² and an estimated population of 300 000.
Seonghwan (성환, 30 121 in urban township) has an area of 1.2 km² and an estimated population of 7 000.
Gongju Metropolitan County (공주시 Gongju-si) 941 km², population 130 280, 6 neighborhoods, 1 urban township, 10 rural townships
Gongju (64 248) has an area of 2.5 km² and an estimated population of 20 000.
Gyeryeong Metropolitan County (계룡시 Gyeryeong-si) 60.7 km², population 31 174, 1 neighborhood, 2 rural townships
This county is rural.
Nonsan Metropolitan County (논산시 Nonsan-si) 555 km², population 135 572, 2 neighborhoods, 11 urban township, 2 rural townships
Nonsan (46 242) has an area of 2.7 km² and an estimated population of 20 000.
Ganggyeong (강경, 12 985 in urban township) has an area of 2.1 km² and an estimated population of 15 000.
Seosan Metropolitan County (서산시 Seosan-si) 739 km², population 150 131, 5 neighborhoods, 1 urban township, 9 rural townships
Seosan (71 730) has an area of 4.1 km² and an estimated population of 35 000.
Seosan Petrochemicals Complex 1/2 in Daesan urban township (대산, 17 721) has an area of 4.2 km² and an estimated population of zero. Seosan Petrochemicals Complex 3 in Daesan urban township (대산, 17 721) has an area of 1.7 km² and an estimated population of zero.
Buyeo County (부여군 Buyeo-gun) 625 km², population 83 260, 1 urban township, 15 rural townships
Buyeo (26 854 in urban township) has an area of 2.1 km² and an estimated population of 17 000.
Cheongyang County (청양군 Cheongyang-gun) 480 km², population 35 626, 1 urban township, 9 rural townships
This county is rural.
Dangjin County (당진군 Dangjin-gun) 664 km², population 117 510, 2 urban townships, 10 rural townships
This county is rural.
Geumsan County (금산군 Geumsan-gun) 576 km², population 60 048, 1 urban township, 9 rural townships
Geumsan (12 430 in urban township) has an area of 2.1 km² and an estimated population of 15 000.
Hongseong County (홍성군 Hongseong-gun) 444 km², population 91 223, 2 urban townships, 9 rural townships
Hongseong (40 065 in urban township) has an area of 4.1 km² and an estimated population of 30 000.
Gwangcheon (광천, 12 956 in urban township) has an area of 1.0 km² and an estimated population of 7 000.
Seocheon County (서천군 Seocheon-gun) 363 km², population 65 650, 2 urban townships, 11 rural townships
Seocheon (14 411 in urban township) has an area of 1.1 km² and an estimated population of 7 500.
Janghang (장항, 15 252 in urban township) has an area of 2.0 km² and an estimated population of 12 000.
Taean County (태안군 Taean-gun) 505 km², population 63 764, 2 urban townships, 6 rural townships
Taean (27 035 in urban township) has an area of 1.7 km² and an estimated population of 13 000.
Yeon'gi County (연기군 Yeon'gi-gun) 362 km², population 84 455, 1 urban township, 7 rural townships
Jochiwon (조치원, 35 249 in urban township) , the county seat, has an area of 2.5 km² and an estimated population of 20 000.
Yesan County (예산군 Yesan-gun) 543 km², population 91 832, 2 urban townships, 10 rural townships
Yesan (37 258 in urban township) has an area of 2.3 km² and an estimated population of 16 000.
Summary
The city of Cheonan (300 000) and the major towns of Asan (60 000), Seosan (35 000), Hongseong (30 000), Boryeong (20 000), Gongju (20 000), Jochiwon (20 000) in Yeon'gi County, and Nonsan (20 000) are county seats in the province.
Detailed Analysis
Chungcheongnam Province has an area of 8 352 km² and a population of 1 953 406 (2004). Its capital, Daejeon, is a separate metropolitan province.
Chungcheongnam Province is divided into 7 metropolitan counties and 9 ordinary counties.
Asan Metropolitan County (아산시 Asan-si) 542 km², population 200 938, 6 neighborhoods, 1 urban township, 10 rural townships
Asan (89 800) has an area of 5.7 km² and an estimated population of 60 000.
Boryeong Metropolitan County (보령시 Boryeong-si) 568 km², population 108 861, 5 neighborhoods, 1 urban township, 10 rural townships
Boryeong (57 743) has an area of 2.6 km² and an estimated population of 20 000. In addition, Boryeong--Daecheon (대천 Daecheon) has an area of 1.1 km² and an estimated population of 8 000.
Cheonan Metropolitan County (천안시 Cheonan-si) 636 km², population 503 082, 14 neighborhoods, 4 urban townships, 8 rural townships
Cheonan (357 494) has an area of 21 km² and an estimated population of 300 000.
Seonghwan (성환, 30 121 in urban township) has an area of 1.2 km² and an estimated population of 7 000.
Gongju Metropolitan County (공주시 Gongju-si) 941 km², population 130 280, 6 neighborhoods, 1 urban township, 10 rural townships
Gongju (64 248) has an area of 2.5 km² and an estimated population of 20 000.
Gyeryeong Metropolitan County (계룡시 Gyeryeong-si) 60.7 km², population 31 174, 1 neighborhood, 2 rural townships
This county is rural.
Nonsan Metropolitan County (논산시 Nonsan-si) 555 km², population 135 572, 2 neighborhoods, 11 urban township, 2 rural townships
Nonsan (46 242) has an area of 2.7 km² and an estimated population of 20 000.
Ganggyeong (강경, 12 985 in urban township) has an area of 2.1 km² and an estimated population of 15 000.
Seosan Metropolitan County (서산시 Seosan-si) 739 km², population 150 131, 5 neighborhoods, 1 urban township, 9 rural townships
Seosan (71 730) has an area of 4.1 km² and an estimated population of 35 000.
Seosan Petrochemicals Complex 1/2 in Daesan urban township (대산, 17 721) has an area of 4.2 km² and an estimated population of zero. Seosan Petrochemicals Complex 3 in Daesan urban township (대산, 17 721) has an area of 1.7 km² and an estimated population of zero.
Buyeo County (부여군 Buyeo-gun) 625 km², population 83 260, 1 urban township, 15 rural townships
Buyeo (26 854 in urban township) has an area of 2.1 km² and an estimated population of 17 000.
Cheongyang County (청양군 Cheongyang-gun) 480 km², population 35 626, 1 urban township, 9 rural townships
This county is rural.
Dangjin County (당진군 Dangjin-gun) 664 km², population 117 510, 2 urban townships, 10 rural townships
This county is rural.
Geumsan County (금산군 Geumsan-gun) 576 km², population 60 048, 1 urban township, 9 rural townships
Geumsan (12 430 in urban township) has an area of 2.1 km² and an estimated population of 15 000.
Hongseong County (홍성군 Hongseong-gun) 444 km², population 91 223, 2 urban townships, 9 rural townships
Hongseong (40 065 in urban township) has an area of 4.1 km² and an estimated population of 30 000.
Gwangcheon (광천, 12 956 in urban township) has an area of 1.0 km² and an estimated population of 7 000.
Seocheon County (서천군 Seocheon-gun) 363 km², population 65 650, 2 urban townships, 11 rural townships
Seocheon (14 411 in urban township) has an area of 1.1 km² and an estimated population of 7 500.
Janghang (장항, 15 252 in urban township) has an area of 2.0 km² and an estimated population of 12 000.
Taean County (태안군 Taean-gun) 505 km², population 63 764, 2 urban townships, 6 rural townships
Taean (27 035 in urban township) has an area of 1.7 km² and an estimated population of 13 000.
Yeon'gi County (연기군 Yeon'gi-gun) 362 km², population 84 455, 1 urban township, 7 rural townships
Jochiwon (조치원, 35 249 in urban township) , the county seat, has an area of 2.5 km² and an estimated population of 20 000.
Yesan County (예산군 Yesan-gun) 543 km², population 91 832, 2 urban townships, 10 rural townships
Yesan (37 258 in urban township) has an area of 2.3 km² and an estimated population of 16 000.
South Korea (KR) Daejeon Metropolitan Province
Daejeon Metropolitan Province (대전광역시 Daejeon-gwangyeoksi)
Summary
Daejeon is a major city with a population of 1 300 000.
Detailed Analysis
Daejeon Metropolitan Province has an area of 540 km² and a population of 1 443 471 (2004).
Daejeon Metropolitan Province is divided into 5 districts subdivided into 79 neighborhoods:
Daedeok District (대덕구 Daedeok-gu) 68.4 km², population 226 947, 12 neighborhoods
Daejeon--Sintanjin (신탄진 Sintanjin) has an area of 9.7 km² and an estimated population of 70 000.
Donggu District (동구 Dong-gu) 137 km², population 238 532, 21 neighborhoods
Junggu District (중구 Jung-gu) 62.0 km², population 265 962, 17 neighborhoods
Seogu District (서구 Seo-gu) 95.2 km², population 508 552, 22 neighborhoods
Yuseong District (유성구 Yuseong-gu) 177 km², population 203 478, 7 neighborhoods
An unidentified urban area, Daejeon--6 km N of Daejeon, has an area of 1.6 km² and an estimated population of 15 000.
Daejeon, which lies in all of the districts, has an area of 78 km² and an estimated population of 1 300 000.
Summary
Daejeon is a major city with a population of 1 300 000.
Detailed Analysis
Daejeon Metropolitan Province has an area of 540 km² and a population of 1 443 471 (2004).
Daejeon Metropolitan Province is divided into 5 districts subdivided into 79 neighborhoods:
Daedeok District (대덕구 Daedeok-gu) 68.4 km², population 226 947, 12 neighborhoods
Daejeon--Sintanjin (신탄진 Sintanjin) has an area of 9.7 km² and an estimated population of 70 000.
Donggu District (동구 Dong-gu) 137 km², population 238 532, 21 neighborhoods
Junggu District (중구 Jung-gu) 62.0 km², population 265 962, 17 neighborhoods
Seogu District (서구 Seo-gu) 95.2 km², population 508 552, 22 neighborhoods
Yuseong District (유성구 Yuseong-gu) 177 km², population 203 478, 7 neighborhoods
An unidentified urban area, Daejeon--6 km N of Daejeon, has an area of 1.6 km² and an estimated population of 15 000.
Daejeon, which lies in all of the districts, has an area of 78 km² and an estimated population of 1 300 000.
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South Korea (KR) Chungcheongbuk Province
Chungcheongbuk Province (충청북도 Chungcheongbuk-do)
Summary
Cheongju, the capital, is a major city with a population of 600 000. The major towns of Chungju (90 000), Jecheon (60 000), and Okcheon (20 000) are county seats in the province.
Detailed Analysis
Chungcheongbuk Province has an area of 7 436 km² and a population of 1 462 621 (2004).
Chungcheongbuk Province is divided into 3 metropolitan counties and 9 ordinary counties.
Cheongju Metropolitan County (청주시 Cheongju-si) 153 km², population 624 288, 2 districts divided into 29 neighborhoods
The districts are Heungdeok District (흥덕구 Heungdeok-gu), with a population of 369 074 in 16 neighborhoods, and Sangdang District (상당구 Sangdang-gu), with a population of 255 214 in 13 neighborhoods.
Cheongju has an area of 36 km² and an estimated population of 600 000.
Chungju Metropolitan County (충주시 Chungju-si) 984 km², population 207 534, 12 neighborhoods, 1 urban township, 12 rural townships
Chungju (156 332) has an area of 7.1 km² and an estimated population of 90 000. Chungju--Mokhaeng (목행, 6 973 in neighborhood) has an area of 1.6 km² and an estimated population of 6 000.
Jecheon Metropolitan County (제천시 Jecheon-si) 882 km², population 138 872, 9 neighborhoods, 1 urban township, 7 rural townships
Jecheon (110 919) has an area of 5.4 km² and an estimated population of 60 000.
Bo'eun County (보은군 Bo'eun-gun) 584 km², population 38 062, 1 urban township, 10 rural townships
Bo'eun (16 149 in urban township) has an area of 1.2 km² and an estimated population of 7 000.
Cheongwon County (청원군 Cheongwon-gun) 814 km², population 119 745, 1 urban township, 13 rural townships
This county is rural.
Danyang County (단양군 Danyang-gun) 781 km², population 34 743, 2 urban townships, 6 rural townships
Danyang (12 245 in urban township) has an area of 1.0 km² and an estimated population of 7 000.
Eumseong County (음성군 Eumseong-gun) 521 km², population 85 638, 2 urban township, 7 rural townships
Eumseong (17 810 in urban township) has an area of 1.0 km² and an estimated population of 7 000.
Goesan County (괴산군 Goesan-gun) 842 km², population 39 586, 1 urban township, 10 rural townships
This county is rural.
Jeungpyeong County (증평군 Jeungpyeong-gun) 82 km², population 30 899, 1 urban township, 1 rural township
Jeungpyeong (28 050 in urban township) has an area of 2.2 km² and an estimated population of 15 000.
Jincheon County (진천군 Jincheon-gun) 406 km², population 60 347, 1 urban township, 6 rural townships
Jincheon (26 155 in urban township) has an area of 1.2 km² and an estimated population of 7 000.
Okcheon County (옥천군 Okcheon-gun) 537 km², population 56 634, 1 urban township, 8 rural townships
Okcheon (30 520 in urban township) has an area of 2.9 km² and an estimated population of 20 000.
Yeongdong County (영동군 Yeongdong-gun) 845 km², population 52 597, 1 urban township, 10 rural townships
Yeongdong (21 530 in urban township) has an area of 1.9 km² and an estimated population of 12 000.
Summary
Cheongju, the capital, is a major city with a population of 600 000. The major towns of Chungju (90 000), Jecheon (60 000), and Okcheon (20 000) are county seats in the province.
Detailed Analysis
Chungcheongbuk Province has an area of 7 436 km² and a population of 1 462 621 (2004).
Chungcheongbuk Province is divided into 3 metropolitan counties and 9 ordinary counties.
Cheongju Metropolitan County (청주시 Cheongju-si) 153 km², population 624 288, 2 districts divided into 29 neighborhoods
The districts are Heungdeok District (흥덕구 Heungdeok-gu), with a population of 369 074 in 16 neighborhoods, and Sangdang District (상당구 Sangdang-gu), with a population of 255 214 in 13 neighborhoods.
Cheongju has an area of 36 km² and an estimated population of 600 000.
Chungju Metropolitan County (충주시 Chungju-si) 984 km², population 207 534, 12 neighborhoods, 1 urban township, 12 rural townships
Chungju (156 332) has an area of 7.1 km² and an estimated population of 90 000. Chungju--Mokhaeng (목행, 6 973 in neighborhood) has an area of 1.6 km² and an estimated population of 6 000.
Jecheon Metropolitan County (제천시 Jecheon-si) 882 km², population 138 872, 9 neighborhoods, 1 urban township, 7 rural townships
Jecheon (110 919) has an area of 5.4 km² and an estimated population of 60 000.
Bo'eun County (보은군 Bo'eun-gun) 584 km², population 38 062, 1 urban township, 10 rural townships
Bo'eun (16 149 in urban township) has an area of 1.2 km² and an estimated population of 7 000.
Cheongwon County (청원군 Cheongwon-gun) 814 km², population 119 745, 1 urban township, 13 rural townships
This county is rural.
Danyang County (단양군 Danyang-gun) 781 km², population 34 743, 2 urban townships, 6 rural townships
Danyang (12 245 in urban township) has an area of 1.0 km² and an estimated population of 7 000.
Eumseong County (음성군 Eumseong-gun) 521 km², population 85 638, 2 urban township, 7 rural townships
Eumseong (17 810 in urban township) has an area of 1.0 km² and an estimated population of 7 000.
Goesan County (괴산군 Goesan-gun) 842 km², population 39 586, 1 urban township, 10 rural townships
This county is rural.
Jeungpyeong County (증평군 Jeungpyeong-gun) 82 km², population 30 899, 1 urban township, 1 rural township
Jeungpyeong (28 050 in urban township) has an area of 2.2 km² and an estimated population of 15 000.
Jincheon County (진천군 Jincheon-gun) 406 km², population 60 347, 1 urban township, 6 rural townships
Jincheon (26 155 in urban township) has an area of 1.2 km² and an estimated population of 7 000.
Okcheon County (옥천군 Okcheon-gun) 537 km², population 56 634, 1 urban township, 8 rural townships
Okcheon (30 520 in urban township) has an area of 2.9 km² and an estimated population of 20 000.
Yeongdong County (영동군 Yeongdong-gun) 845 km², population 52 597, 1 urban township, 10 rural townships
Yeongdong (21 530 in urban township) has an area of 1.9 km² and an estimated population of 12 000.
South Korea (KR) Gangwon Province
Gangwon Province (강원도 Gangwon-do)
Summary
Chuncheon, the capital, is a city with a population of 200 000. The cities of Wonju (200 000), Gangneung (110 000) and the major towns of Sokcho (70 000), Donghae (50 000), Samcheok (30 000), and Taebaek (25 000) are county seats in the province.
Detailed Analysis
Gangwon Province has an area of 16 894 km² and a population of 1 521 375 (2004).
Gangwon Province is divided into 7 metropolitan counties and 11 ordinary counties.
Chuncheon Metropolitan County (춘천시 Chuncheon-si) 1 116 km², population 254 323, 15 neighborhoods, 1 urban township, 9 rural townships
Chuncheon (214 986) has an area of 16.5 km² and an estimated population of 200 000.
Donghae Metropolitan County (동해시 Donghae-si) 180 km², population 100 727, 10 neighborhoods
Donghae has an area of 6.2 km² and an estimated population of 50 000. Donghae--4 km S of Donghae has an area of 1.5 km² and an estimated population of 11 000. Donghae-- 4.5 km S of Donghae has an area of 1.8 km² and an estimated population of 13 000. Donghae--Samhwa (삼화, 4 834 in neighborhood) has an area of 1.1 km² and an estimated population of 3 000.
Gangneung Metropolitan County (강릉시 Gangneung-si) 1 040 km², population 227 259, 13 neighborhoods, 1 urban township, 7 rural townships
Gangneung (171 641) has an area of 5.5 km² and an estimated population of 65 000.
Samcheok Metropolitan County (삼척시 Samcheok-si) 1 186 km², population 74 301, 2 neighborhoods, 2 urban townships, 6 rural townships
Samcheok (40 866) has an area of 4.2 km² and an estimated population of 30 000.
Dogye (도계, 13 856 in urban township) has an area of 1.2 km² and an estimated population of 8 500.
Sokcho Metropolitan County (속초시 Sokcho-si) 105 km², population 87 933, 6 neighborhoods
Sokcho has an area of 6.8 km² and an estimated population of 70 000.
Taebaek Metropolitan County (태백시 Taebaek-si) 304 km², population 53 264, 8 neighborhoods
Taebaek has an area of 2.5 km² and an estimated population of 25 000.
Wonju Metropolitan County (원주시 Wonju-si) 868 km², population 284 628, 16 neighborhoods, 1 urban township, 8 rural townships
Wonju (225 747) has an area of 9.8 km² and an estimated population of 150 000.
Cheorwon County (철원군 Cheorwon-gun) 900 km², population 49 650, 4 urban townships, 2 rural townships
Cheorwon/Dongsong (철원/동송, 6 271/16 727 in urban townships) has an area of 1.9 km² and an estimated population of 13 000.
Goseong County (고성군 Goseong-gun) 517 km², population 32 361, 2 urban townships, 3 rural townships
This county is rural.
Hoengseong County (횡성군 Hoengseong-gun) 998 km², population 44 297, 1 urban township, 8 rural townships
This county is rural.
Hongcheon County (홍천군 Hongcheon-gun) 1 818 km², population 71 907, 1 urban township, 9 rural townships
Hongcheon (35 302 in urban township) has an area of 1.8 km² and an estimated population of 17 000.
Hwacheon County (화천군 Hwacheon-gun) 909 km², population 24 267, 1 urban township, 4 rural townships
This county is rural.
Inje County (인제군 Inje-gun) 1 646 km², population 32 390, 1 urban townships, 5 rural townships
This county is rural.
Jeongseon County (정선군 Jeongseon-gun) 1 221 km², population 45 419, 4 urban townships, 5 rural townships
Jeongseon (12 327 in urban township) has an area of 1.1 km² and an estimated population of 7 500.
Pyeongchang County (평창군 Pyeongchang-gun) 1 464 km², population 45 311, 1 urban townships, 7 rural townships
This county is rural.
Yanggu County (양구군 Yanggu-gun) 701 km², population 21 692, 1 urban townships, 4 rural townships
This county is rural.
Yangyang County (양양군 Yangyang-gun) 629 km², population 29 187, 1 urban township, 5 rural townships
Yangyang (11 711 in urban township) has an area of 1.1 km² and an estimated population of 7 500.
Yeongwol County (영월군 Yeongwol-gun) 1 127 km², population 42 406, 2 urban townships, 10 rural townships
Yeongwol (22 741 in urban township) has an area of 1.8 km² and an estimated population of 13 000.
Summary
Chuncheon, the capital, is a city with a population of 200 000. The cities of Wonju (200 000), Gangneung (110 000) and the major towns of Sokcho (70 000), Donghae (50 000), Samcheok (30 000), and Taebaek (25 000) are county seats in the province.
Detailed Analysis
Gangwon Province has an area of 16 894 km² and a population of 1 521 375 (2004).
Gangwon Province is divided into 7 metropolitan counties and 11 ordinary counties.
Chuncheon Metropolitan County (춘천시 Chuncheon-si) 1 116 km², population 254 323, 15 neighborhoods, 1 urban township, 9 rural townships
Chuncheon (214 986) has an area of 16.5 km² and an estimated population of 200 000.
Donghae Metropolitan County (동해시 Donghae-si) 180 km², population 100 727, 10 neighborhoods
Donghae has an area of 6.2 km² and an estimated population of 50 000. Donghae--4 km S of Donghae has an area of 1.5 km² and an estimated population of 11 000. Donghae-- 4.5 km S of Donghae has an area of 1.8 km² and an estimated population of 13 000. Donghae--Samhwa (삼화, 4 834 in neighborhood) has an area of 1.1 km² and an estimated population of 3 000.
Gangneung Metropolitan County (강릉시 Gangneung-si) 1 040 km², population 227 259, 13 neighborhoods, 1 urban township, 7 rural townships
Gangneung (171 641) has an area of 5.5 km² and an estimated population of 65 000.
Samcheok Metropolitan County (삼척시 Samcheok-si) 1 186 km², population 74 301, 2 neighborhoods, 2 urban townships, 6 rural townships
Samcheok (40 866) has an area of 4.2 km² and an estimated population of 30 000.
Dogye (도계, 13 856 in urban township) has an area of 1.2 km² and an estimated population of 8 500.
Sokcho Metropolitan County (속초시 Sokcho-si) 105 km², population 87 933, 6 neighborhoods
Sokcho has an area of 6.8 km² and an estimated population of 70 000.
Taebaek Metropolitan County (태백시 Taebaek-si) 304 km², population 53 264, 8 neighborhoods
Taebaek has an area of 2.5 km² and an estimated population of 25 000.
Wonju Metropolitan County (원주시 Wonju-si) 868 km², population 284 628, 16 neighborhoods, 1 urban township, 8 rural townships
Wonju (225 747) has an area of 9.8 km² and an estimated population of 150 000.
Cheorwon County (철원군 Cheorwon-gun) 900 km², population 49 650, 4 urban townships, 2 rural townships
Cheorwon/Dongsong (철원/동송, 6 271/16 727 in urban townships) has an area of 1.9 km² and an estimated population of 13 000.
Goseong County (고성군 Goseong-gun) 517 km², population 32 361, 2 urban townships, 3 rural townships
This county is rural.
Hoengseong County (횡성군 Hoengseong-gun) 998 km², population 44 297, 1 urban township, 8 rural townships
This county is rural.
Hongcheon County (홍천군 Hongcheon-gun) 1 818 km², population 71 907, 1 urban township, 9 rural townships
Hongcheon (35 302 in urban township) has an area of 1.8 km² and an estimated population of 17 000.
Hwacheon County (화천군 Hwacheon-gun) 909 km², population 24 267, 1 urban township, 4 rural townships
This county is rural.
Inje County (인제군 Inje-gun) 1 646 km², population 32 390, 1 urban townships, 5 rural townships
This county is rural.
Jeongseon County (정선군 Jeongseon-gun) 1 221 km², population 45 419, 4 urban townships, 5 rural townships
Jeongseon (12 327 in urban township) has an area of 1.1 km² and an estimated population of 7 500.
Pyeongchang County (평창군 Pyeongchang-gun) 1 464 km², population 45 311, 1 urban townships, 7 rural townships
This county is rural.
Yanggu County (양구군 Yanggu-gun) 701 km², population 21 692, 1 urban townships, 4 rural townships
This county is rural.
Yangyang County (양양군 Yangyang-gun) 629 km², population 29 187, 1 urban township, 5 rural townships
Yangyang (11 711 in urban township) has an area of 1.1 km² and an estimated population of 7 500.
Yeongwol County (영월군 Yeongwol-gun) 1 127 km², population 42 406, 2 urban townships, 10 rural townships
Yeongwol (22 741 in urban township) has an area of 1.8 km² and an estimated population of 13 000.
South Korea (KR) Gyeonggi Province
Gyeonggi Province (경기도 Gyeonggi-do)
Summary
Suwon, the capital, is a major city with a population of 1 000 000. The major cities of Ansan (850 000), Seongnam--Bundang (650 000), Goyang (500 000), and Seongnam (500 000), the cities of Uijeongbu (350 000), Guri (100 000), and Pyeongtaek (100 000) and the major towns of Osan (90 000), Dongducheon (70 000), Gimpo (70 000), Yong'in (60 000), Hanam (55 000), Gwacheon (50 000), Yangju (50 000), Paju (45 000), Anseong (25 000) are county seats in the province. The cities of Goyang--Deogyang (350 000) in Goyang Metropolitan County, Giheung/Guseong (160 000) in Yong'in Metropolitan County and Pyeongtaek--Songtan (100 000) in Pyeongtaek Metropolitan County and the major towns of Taean (40 000) in Hwaseong Metropolitan County, and Hwado (30 000) and Wabu (30 000) in Namyangju Metropolitan County are also in the province.
Detailed Analysis
Gyeonggi Province has an area of 10 867 km² and a population of 10 462 920 (2004).
Gyeonggi Province is divided into 27 metropolitan counties and 4 ordinary counties.
Suwon Metropolitan County (수원시 Suwon-si) 121 km², population 1 033 829, 4 districts divided into 42 neighborhoods.
The districts are Gweonseon District (권선구 Gweonseon-gu), with a population of 287 081 in 11 neighborhoods, Jangan District (장안구 Jangan-gu), with a population of 283 770 in 10 neighborhoods, Paldal District (팔달구 Paldal-gu), with a population of 220 842 in 12 neighborhoods, and Yeongtong District (영통구 Yeongtong-gu), with a population of 242 136 in 9 neighborhoods.
Suwon has an area of 52 km² and an estimated population of 1 000 000.
Ansan Metropolitan County (안산시 Ansan-si) 145 km², population 666 784, 2 districts divided into 24 neighborhoods.
The districts are Danwon District (단원구 Danwon-gu), with a population of 316 416 in 12 neighborhoods, and Sangnak District (상록구 Sangnak-gu), with a population of 350 368 in 12 neighborhoods.
Ansan has an area of 56 km² and an estimated population of 850 000. Ansan has suburbs in Siheung Metropolitan County.
Anseong Metropolitan County (안성시 Anseong-si) 554 km², population 154 110, 3 neighborhoods, 1 urban township, 11 rural townships.
Anseong (50 238) has an area of 3.5 km² and an estimated population of 25 000.
Anyang Metropolitan County (안양시 Anyang-si) 58.5 km², population 621 047, 2 districts divided into 31 neighborhoods.
The districts are Dong'an District (동안구 Dong'an-gu), with a population of 355 446 in 17 neighborhoods, and Manan District (만안구 Manan-gu), with a population of 265 601 in 14 neighborhoods.
Anyang is a suburb of Seoul.
Bucheon Metropolitan County (부천시 Bucheon-si) 53.4 km², population 855 697, 3 districts divided into 37 neighborhoods.
The districts are Ojeong District (오정구 Ojeong-gu), with a population of 188 928 in 7 neighborhoods, Seosa District (소사구 Seosa-gu), with a population of 221 932 in 10 neighborhoods, and Weonmi District (원미구 Weonmi-gu), with a population of 444 837 in 20 neighborhoods.
Bucheon is a suburb of Seoul.
Dongducheon Metropolitan County (동두천시 Dongducheon-si) 95.7 km², population 79 214, 7 neighborhoods
Dongducheon has an area of 6.6 km² and an estimated population of 70 000.
Gimpo Metropolitan County (김포시 Gimpo-si) 277 km², population 208 192, 4 neighborhoods, 1 urban township, 5 rural townships
Gimpo (130 142) has an area of4.8 km² and an estimated population of 70 000.
Yulsaeng (율생) in Daegot rural township (대곶, 10 329) has an area of 1.6 km² and an estimated population of 10 000.
Gochon (고촌, 13 646 in rural township) has an area of 1.0 km² and an estimated population of 6 000.
Goyang Metropolitan County (고양시 Goyang-si) 267 km², population 886 000, 2 districts divided into 37 neighborhoods.
The districts are Deogyang District (덕양구 Deogyang-gu), with a population of 385 784 in 19 neighborhoods, and Ilsan District (일산구 Ilsan-gu), with a population of 500 216 in 18 neighborhoods.
Goyang has an area of 18 km² and an estimated population of 500 000. Goyang--Deogyang has an area of 8.7 km² and an estimated population of 350 000.
Gunpo Metropolitan County (군포시 Gunpo-si) 36.3 km², population 275 621, 11 neighborhoods
Gunpo is a suburb of Seoul.
Guri Metropolitan County (구리시 Guri-si) 33.3 km², population 193 438, 8 neighborhoods
Guri has an area of 6.8 km² and an estimated population of 100 000.
Gwacheon Metropolitan County (과천시 Gwacheon-si) 35.9 km², population 68 333, 6 neighborhoods
Gwacheon has an area of 2.5 km² and an estimated population of 50 000.
Gwangmyeong Metropolitan County (광명시 Gwangmyeong-si) 38.5 km², population 331 419, 18 neighborhoods
Gwangmyeong is a suburb of Seoul.
Gwangju Metropolitan County (광주시 Gwangju-si) 432 km², population 205 641, 3 neighborhoods, 3 urban townships, 4 rural townships
Gwangju (89 468) has an area of 2.4 km² and an estimated population of 19 000. In addition, Gwangju--3.5 km SW of Gwangju has an area of 1.0 km² and an estimated population of 6 000.
Hanam Metropolitan County (하남시 Hanam-si) 87.8 km², population 129 903, 10 neighborhoods
Hanam has an area of 3.5 km² and an estimated population of 55 000.
Hwaseong Metropolitan County (화성시 Hwaseong-si) 688 km², population 271 563, 1 neighborhood, 3 urban townships, 11 rural townships
Taean (태안, 104 044 in urban township) has an area of 2.8 km² and an estimated population of 40 000.
An unidentified urban area 6 km W of Taean in Bongdan urban township (봉담, 29 462) has an area of 2.0 km² and an estimated population of 14 000.
Seokgyo (석교) in Mado rural township (마도, 4 576) has an area of 1.3 km² and an estimated population of 3 000.
Balsan (발산) in Jeongnam rural township (향남, 12 650) has an area of 1.0 km² and an estimated population of 6 000.
Gujang (구장) in Paltan rural township (팔탄, 9 164) has an area of 1.0 km² and an estimated population of 7 000.
Icheon Metropolitan County (이천시 Icheon-si) 461 km², population 190 808, 4 neighborhoods, 2 urban townships, 8 rural townships
Icheon (77 083) has an area of 1.6 km² and an estimated population of 11 000.
An unidentified urban area 5 km SE of Icheon in Bubal urban township (부발, 34 664) has an area of 1.3 km² and an estimated population of zero.
Namyangju Metropolitan County (남양주시 Namyangju-si) 460 km², population 418 360, 6 neighborhoods, 5 urban townships, 4 rural townships
Namyangju--Donong (도농) is a suburb of Guri.
Hwado (화도, 68 649 in urban township) has an area of 3.1 km² and an estimated population of 30 000.
Jinjeop (진접, 46 385 in urban township) has an area of 1.9 km² and an estimated population of 19 000.
Wabu (와부, 60 918 in urban township) has an area of 1.6 km² and an estimated population of 30 000.
Osan Metropolitan County (오산시 Osan-si) 42.8 km², population 121 326, 6 neighborhoods
Osan has an area of 6.5 km² and an estimated population of 90 000.
Paju Metropolitan County (파주시 Paju-si) 673 km², population 246 323, 2 neighborhoods, 5 urban townships, 7 rural townships.
Paju (67 219) has an area of 3.1 km² and an estimated population of 45 000.
Pajueup (파주읍, 14 688 in urban township) has an area of 1.3 km² and an estimated population of 13 000.
Munsan (문산, 28 724 in urban township) has an area of 1.1 km² and an estimated population of 11 000.
Pocheon Metropolitan County (포천시 Pocheon-si) 826 km², population 150 364, 2 neighborhoods, 1 urban township, 11 rural townships.
Pocheon (34 504) has an area of 1.9 km² and an estimated population of 15 000. In addition, Pocheon--5.5 km SW of Pocheon has an area of 1.7 km² and an estimated population of 10 000.
Soheul (소흘, 33 241 in urban township) has an area of 1.1 km² and an estimated population of 7 000.
Pyeongtaek Metropolitan County (평택시 Pyeongtaek-si) 452 km², population 370 653, 13 neighborhoods, 2 urban townships, 7 rural townships.
Pyeongtaek (245 158) has an area of 6.0 km² and an estimated population of 100 000. Pyeongtaek--Songtan (송탄 Songtan) has an area of 7.6 km² and an estimated population of 100 000. Pyeongtaek--Songtan Industrial Complex has an area of 1.4 km² and an estimated population of 1 000. Pyeongtaek--Ssangyong Motor Company (쌍용자동차 Ssangyong Chadongcha) has an area of 1.1 km² and an estimated population of 1 500.
Pyeongtaek Naval Operations Base (Korean) in Poseung rural township (포승면 Poseung-myeon, population 17 918) has an area of 3.2 km² and an estimated population of 10 000. Pyeongtaek Naval Operations Base--5 km NW, also in Poseung rural township, has an area of 1.0 km² and an estimated population of zero.
Kia Motors Hwasung (기아자동차화숭 Kia Chadongcha Hwasung) in Ujeong rural township (우정, 6 554) has an area of 2.1 km² and an estimated population of 1 000.
Paengseong (팽성, 26 917 in urban township) has an area of 1.7 km² and an estimated population of 10 000. Paengseong--US Army Garrison Humphreys has an area of 1.2 km² and an estimated population of 10 000.
Anjung (안중, 27 340 in urban township) has an area of 1.6 km² and an estimated population of 15 000.
Seongnam Metropolitan County (성남시 Seongnam-si) 142 km², population 977 166, 3 districts divided into 44 neighborhoods.
The districts are Bundang District (분당구 Bundang-gu), with a population of 442 891 in 18 neighborhoods, Jungwon District (중원구 Jungwon-gu), with a population of 272 105 in 10 neighborhoods, and Sujang District (수정구 Sujang-gu), with a population of 262 170 in 16 neighborhoods.
Seongnam has an area of 13.5 km² and an estimated population of 500 000. In addition, Seongnam--Bundang has an area of 26 km² and an estimated population of 650 000. Seongnam--Bundang has suburbs in Yong'in Metropolitan County.
Siheung Metropolitan County (시흥시 Siheung-si) 131 km², population 378 613
Siheung is a suburb of Ansan.
An unidentified urban area, Siheung--22 km SW of Seoul, has an area of 4.2 km² and an estimated population of 60 000.
Uijeongbu Metropolitan County (의정부시 Uijeongbu-si) 81.6 km², population 397 612, 15 neighborhoods
Uijeongbu has an area of 18 km² and an estimated population of 350 000.
Uiwang Metropolitan County (의왕시 Uiwang-si) 53.5 km², population 145 535, 6 neighborhoods
Uiwang is a suburb of Seoul.
Yangju Metropolitan County (양주시 Yangju-si) 310 km², population 152 596, 7 neighborhoods, 1 urban township, 4 rural townships
Yangju (89 387) has an area of 3.7 km² and an estimated population of 50 000.
Yong'in Metropolitan County (용인시 Yong'in-si) 592 km², population 640 452, 11 neighborhoods divided into Yong'in city (4 neighborhoods) and Suji city (7 neighborhoods), 2 urban townships, 7 rural townships
Yong'in (89 103) has an area of 6.0 km² and an estimated population of 60 000.
Suji (241 727) is a suburb of Seongnam--Bundang.
Giheung/Guseong (기흥/구성 Giheung/Guseong, 117 680/91 680 in urban townships) has an area of 8.2 km² and an estimated population of 160 000.
Gapyeong County (가평군 Gapyeong-gun) 843 km², population 54 845, 1 urban township, 5 rural townships
Gapyeong (18 755 in urban township) has an area of 1.1 km² and an estimated population of 7 500.
Yangpyeong County (양평군 Yangpyeong-gun) 878 km², population 84 673, 1 urban township, 11 rural townships
This county is rural.
Yeoncheon County (연천군 Yeoncheon-gun) 695 km², population 48 687, 2 urban township, 8 rural townships
Jeongok (전곡, 19 893 in rural township) has an area of 1.0 km² and an estimated population of 7 000.
Yeoju County (여주군 Yeoju-gun) 609 km², population 103 976, 1 urban township, 9 rural townships
Yeoju (39 116 in urban township) has an area of 1.2 km² and an estimated population of 8 500.
Summary
Suwon, the capital, is a major city with a population of 1 000 000. The major cities of Ansan (850 000), Seongnam--Bundang (650 000), Goyang (500 000), and Seongnam (500 000), the cities of Uijeongbu (350 000), Guri (100 000), and Pyeongtaek (100 000) and the major towns of Osan (90 000), Dongducheon (70 000), Gimpo (70 000), Yong'in (60 000), Hanam (55 000), Gwacheon (50 000), Yangju (50 000), Paju (45 000), Anseong (25 000) are county seats in the province. The cities of Goyang--Deogyang (350 000) in Goyang Metropolitan County, Giheung/Guseong (160 000) in Yong'in Metropolitan County and Pyeongtaek--Songtan (100 000) in Pyeongtaek Metropolitan County and the major towns of Taean (40 000) in Hwaseong Metropolitan County, and Hwado (30 000) and Wabu (30 000) in Namyangju Metropolitan County are also in the province.
Detailed Analysis
Gyeonggi Province has an area of 10 867 km² and a population of 10 462 920 (2004).
Gyeonggi Province is divided into 27 metropolitan counties and 4 ordinary counties.
Suwon Metropolitan County (수원시 Suwon-si) 121 km², population 1 033 829, 4 districts divided into 42 neighborhoods.
The districts are Gweonseon District (권선구 Gweonseon-gu), with a population of 287 081 in 11 neighborhoods, Jangan District (장안구 Jangan-gu), with a population of 283 770 in 10 neighborhoods, Paldal District (팔달구 Paldal-gu), with a population of 220 842 in 12 neighborhoods, and Yeongtong District (영통구 Yeongtong-gu), with a population of 242 136 in 9 neighborhoods.
Suwon has an area of 52 km² and an estimated population of 1 000 000.
Ansan Metropolitan County (안산시 Ansan-si) 145 km², population 666 784, 2 districts divided into 24 neighborhoods.
The districts are Danwon District (단원구 Danwon-gu), with a population of 316 416 in 12 neighborhoods, and Sangnak District (상록구 Sangnak-gu), with a population of 350 368 in 12 neighborhoods.
Ansan has an area of 56 km² and an estimated population of 850 000. Ansan has suburbs in Siheung Metropolitan County.
Anseong Metropolitan County (안성시 Anseong-si) 554 km², population 154 110, 3 neighborhoods, 1 urban township, 11 rural townships.
Anseong (50 238) has an area of 3.5 km² and an estimated population of 25 000.
Anyang Metropolitan County (안양시 Anyang-si) 58.5 km², population 621 047, 2 districts divided into 31 neighborhoods.
The districts are Dong'an District (동안구 Dong'an-gu), with a population of 355 446 in 17 neighborhoods, and Manan District (만안구 Manan-gu), with a population of 265 601 in 14 neighborhoods.
Anyang is a suburb of Seoul.
Bucheon Metropolitan County (부천시 Bucheon-si) 53.4 km², population 855 697, 3 districts divided into 37 neighborhoods.
The districts are Ojeong District (오정구 Ojeong-gu), with a population of 188 928 in 7 neighborhoods, Seosa District (소사구 Seosa-gu), with a population of 221 932 in 10 neighborhoods, and Weonmi District (원미구 Weonmi-gu), with a population of 444 837 in 20 neighborhoods.
Bucheon is a suburb of Seoul.
Dongducheon Metropolitan County (동두천시 Dongducheon-si) 95.7 km², population 79 214, 7 neighborhoods
Dongducheon has an area of 6.6 km² and an estimated population of 70 000.
Gimpo Metropolitan County (김포시 Gimpo-si) 277 km², population 208 192, 4 neighborhoods, 1 urban township, 5 rural townships
Gimpo (130 142) has an area of4.8 km² and an estimated population of 70 000.
Yulsaeng (율생) in Daegot rural township (대곶, 10 329) has an area of 1.6 km² and an estimated population of 10 000.
Gochon (고촌, 13 646 in rural township) has an area of 1.0 km² and an estimated population of 6 000.
Goyang Metropolitan County (고양시 Goyang-si) 267 km², population 886 000, 2 districts divided into 37 neighborhoods.
The districts are Deogyang District (덕양구 Deogyang-gu), with a population of 385 784 in 19 neighborhoods, and Ilsan District (일산구 Ilsan-gu), with a population of 500 216 in 18 neighborhoods.
Goyang has an area of 18 km² and an estimated population of 500 000. Goyang--Deogyang has an area of 8.7 km² and an estimated population of 350 000.
Gunpo Metropolitan County (군포시 Gunpo-si) 36.3 km², population 275 621, 11 neighborhoods
Gunpo is a suburb of Seoul.
Guri Metropolitan County (구리시 Guri-si) 33.3 km², population 193 438, 8 neighborhoods
Guri has an area of 6.8 km² and an estimated population of 100 000.
Gwacheon Metropolitan County (과천시 Gwacheon-si) 35.9 km², population 68 333, 6 neighborhoods
Gwacheon has an area of 2.5 km² and an estimated population of 50 000.
Gwangmyeong Metropolitan County (광명시 Gwangmyeong-si) 38.5 km², population 331 419, 18 neighborhoods
Gwangmyeong is a suburb of Seoul.
Gwangju Metropolitan County (광주시 Gwangju-si) 432 km², population 205 641, 3 neighborhoods, 3 urban townships, 4 rural townships
Gwangju (89 468) has an area of 2.4 km² and an estimated population of 19 000. In addition, Gwangju--3.5 km SW of Gwangju has an area of 1.0 km² and an estimated population of 6 000.
Hanam Metropolitan County (하남시 Hanam-si) 87.8 km², population 129 903, 10 neighborhoods
Hanam has an area of 3.5 km² and an estimated population of 55 000.
Hwaseong Metropolitan County (화성시 Hwaseong-si) 688 km², population 271 563, 1 neighborhood, 3 urban townships, 11 rural townships
Taean (태안, 104 044 in urban township) has an area of 2.8 km² and an estimated population of 40 000.
An unidentified urban area 6 km W of Taean in Bongdan urban township (봉담, 29 462) has an area of 2.0 km² and an estimated population of 14 000.
Seokgyo (석교) in Mado rural township (마도, 4 576) has an area of 1.3 km² and an estimated population of 3 000.
Balsan (발산) in Jeongnam rural township (향남, 12 650) has an area of 1.0 km² and an estimated population of 6 000.
Gujang (구장) in Paltan rural township (팔탄, 9 164) has an area of 1.0 km² and an estimated population of 7 000.
Icheon Metropolitan County (이천시 Icheon-si) 461 km², population 190 808, 4 neighborhoods, 2 urban townships, 8 rural townships
Icheon (77 083) has an area of 1.6 km² and an estimated population of 11 000.
An unidentified urban area 5 km SE of Icheon in Bubal urban township (부발, 34 664) has an area of 1.3 km² and an estimated population of zero.
Namyangju Metropolitan County (남양주시 Namyangju-si) 460 km², population 418 360, 6 neighborhoods, 5 urban townships, 4 rural townships
Namyangju--Donong (도농) is a suburb of Guri.
Hwado (화도, 68 649 in urban township) has an area of 3.1 km² and an estimated population of 30 000.
Jinjeop (진접, 46 385 in urban township) has an area of 1.9 km² and an estimated population of 19 000.
Wabu (와부, 60 918 in urban township) has an area of 1.6 km² and an estimated population of 30 000.
Osan Metropolitan County (오산시 Osan-si) 42.8 km², population 121 326, 6 neighborhoods
Osan has an area of 6.5 km² and an estimated population of 90 000.
Paju Metropolitan County (파주시 Paju-si) 673 km², population 246 323, 2 neighborhoods, 5 urban townships, 7 rural townships.
Paju (67 219) has an area of 3.1 km² and an estimated population of 45 000.
Pajueup (파주읍, 14 688 in urban township) has an area of 1.3 km² and an estimated population of 13 000.
Munsan (문산, 28 724 in urban township) has an area of 1.1 km² and an estimated population of 11 000.
Pocheon Metropolitan County (포천시 Pocheon-si) 826 km², population 150 364, 2 neighborhoods, 1 urban township, 11 rural townships.
Pocheon (34 504) has an area of 1.9 km² and an estimated population of 15 000. In addition, Pocheon--5.5 km SW of Pocheon has an area of 1.7 km² and an estimated population of 10 000.
Soheul (소흘, 33 241 in urban township) has an area of 1.1 km² and an estimated population of 7 000.
Pyeongtaek Metropolitan County (평택시 Pyeongtaek-si) 452 km², population 370 653, 13 neighborhoods, 2 urban townships, 7 rural townships.
Pyeongtaek (245 158) has an area of 6.0 km² and an estimated population of 100 000. Pyeongtaek--Songtan (송탄 Songtan) has an area of 7.6 km² and an estimated population of 100 000. Pyeongtaek--Songtan Industrial Complex has an area of 1.4 km² and an estimated population of 1 000. Pyeongtaek--Ssangyong Motor Company (쌍용자동차 Ssangyong Chadongcha) has an area of 1.1 km² and an estimated population of 1 500.
Pyeongtaek Naval Operations Base (Korean) in Poseung rural township (포승면 Poseung-myeon, population 17 918) has an area of 3.2 km² and an estimated population of 10 000. Pyeongtaek Naval Operations Base--5 km NW, also in Poseung rural township, has an area of 1.0 km² and an estimated population of zero.
Kia Motors Hwasung (기아자동차화숭 Kia Chadongcha Hwasung) in Ujeong rural township (우정, 6 554) has an area of 2.1 km² and an estimated population of 1 000.
Paengseong (팽성, 26 917 in urban township) has an area of 1.7 km² and an estimated population of 10 000. Paengseong--US Army Garrison Humphreys has an area of 1.2 km² and an estimated population of 10 000.
Anjung (안중, 27 340 in urban township) has an area of 1.6 km² and an estimated population of 15 000.
Seongnam Metropolitan County (성남시 Seongnam-si) 142 km², population 977 166, 3 districts divided into 44 neighborhoods.
The districts are Bundang District (분당구 Bundang-gu), with a population of 442 891 in 18 neighborhoods, Jungwon District (중원구 Jungwon-gu), with a population of 272 105 in 10 neighborhoods, and Sujang District (수정구 Sujang-gu), with a population of 262 170 in 16 neighborhoods.
Seongnam has an area of 13.5 km² and an estimated population of 500 000. In addition, Seongnam--Bundang has an area of 26 km² and an estimated population of 650 000. Seongnam--Bundang has suburbs in Yong'in Metropolitan County.
Siheung Metropolitan County (시흥시 Siheung-si) 131 km², population 378 613
Siheung is a suburb of Ansan.
An unidentified urban area, Siheung--22 km SW of Seoul, has an area of 4.2 km² and an estimated population of 60 000.
Uijeongbu Metropolitan County (의정부시 Uijeongbu-si) 81.6 km², population 397 612, 15 neighborhoods
Uijeongbu has an area of 18 km² and an estimated population of 350 000.
Uiwang Metropolitan County (의왕시 Uiwang-si) 53.5 km², population 145 535, 6 neighborhoods
Uiwang is a suburb of Seoul.
Yangju Metropolitan County (양주시 Yangju-si) 310 km², population 152 596, 7 neighborhoods, 1 urban township, 4 rural townships
Yangju (89 387) has an area of 3.7 km² and an estimated population of 50 000.
Yong'in Metropolitan County (용인시 Yong'in-si) 592 km², population 640 452, 11 neighborhoods divided into Yong'in city (4 neighborhoods) and Suji city (7 neighborhoods), 2 urban townships, 7 rural townships
Yong'in (89 103) has an area of 6.0 km² and an estimated population of 60 000.
Suji (241 727) is a suburb of Seongnam--Bundang.
Giheung/Guseong (기흥/구성 Giheung/Guseong, 117 680/91 680 in urban townships) has an area of 8.2 km² and an estimated population of 160 000.
Gapyeong County (가평군 Gapyeong-gun) 843 km², population 54 845, 1 urban township, 5 rural townships
Gapyeong (18 755 in urban township) has an area of 1.1 km² and an estimated population of 7 500.
Yangpyeong County (양평군 Yangpyeong-gun) 878 km², population 84 673, 1 urban township, 11 rural townships
This county is rural.
Yeoncheon County (연천군 Yeoncheon-gun) 695 km², population 48 687, 2 urban township, 8 rural townships
Jeongok (전곡, 19 893 in rural township) has an area of 1.0 km² and an estimated population of 7 000.
Yeoju County (여주군 Yeoju-gun) 609 km², population 103 976, 1 urban township, 9 rural townships
Yeoju (39 116 in urban township) has an area of 1.2 km² and an estimated population of 8 500.
South Korea (KR) Incheon Metropolitan Province
Incheon Metropolitan Province (인천광역시 Incheon-gwangyeoksi)
Summary
Incheon Metropolitan Province has no major urban areas separate from Seoul.
Detailed Analysis
Incheon Metropolitan Province has an area of 980 km² and a population of 2 578 817 (2004).
Incheon is divided into 8 districts which are in turn divided into 109 neighborhoods, and 2 counties.
Bupyeong District (부평구 Bupyeong-gu) 32.0 km², population 557 144, 21 neighborhoods
Donggu District (동구 Donggu) 7.0 km², population 81 243, 11 neighborhoods
Jeyeong District (계양구 Jeyeong-gu) 45.6 km², population 337 103, 11 neighborhoods
Junggu District (중구 Junggu) 110.6 km², population 89 993, 10 neighborhoods
Namdong District (남동구 Namdong-gu) 56.9 km², population 384 244, 17 neighborhoods
Namgu District (남구 Namgu) 24.4 km², population 430 889, 24 neighborhoods
Seogu District (서구 Seogu) 111.2 km², population 362 269, 15 neighborhoods
Incheon--5.5 km SW of Gimpo has an area of 3.1 km² and an estimated population of 20 000.
Incheon--9 km S of Gimpo has an area of 1.5 km² and an estimated population of 14 000.
Yeonsu District (연수구 Yeonsu-gu) 33.8 km², population 255 998, 10 neighborhoods
Incheon--Incheon LNG Terminal has an area of 1.0 km² and an estimated population of zero.
Ganghwa County (강화군 Ganghwa-gun) 411 km², population 65 114, 1 urban township, 12 rural townships
Ganghwa (22 730 in urban township) has an area of 1.3 km² and an estimated population of 9 000.
Ongjin County (옹진군 Ongjin-gun) 164 km², population 14 820, 7 rural townships
This county is rural.
Summary
Incheon Metropolitan Province has no major urban areas separate from Seoul.
Detailed Analysis
Incheon Metropolitan Province has an area of 980 km² and a population of 2 578 817 (2004).
Incheon is divided into 8 districts which are in turn divided into 109 neighborhoods, and 2 counties.
Bupyeong District (부평구 Bupyeong-gu) 32.0 km², population 557 144, 21 neighborhoods
Donggu District (동구 Donggu) 7.0 km², population 81 243, 11 neighborhoods
Jeyeong District (계양구 Jeyeong-gu) 45.6 km², population 337 103, 11 neighborhoods
Junggu District (중구 Junggu) 110.6 km², population 89 993, 10 neighborhoods
Namdong District (남동구 Namdong-gu) 56.9 km², population 384 244, 17 neighborhoods
Namgu District (남구 Namgu) 24.4 km², population 430 889, 24 neighborhoods
Seogu District (서구 Seogu) 111.2 km², population 362 269, 15 neighborhoods
Incheon--5.5 km SW of Gimpo has an area of 3.1 km² and an estimated population of 20 000.
Incheon--9 km S of Gimpo has an area of 1.5 km² and an estimated population of 14 000.
Yeonsu District (연수구 Yeonsu-gu) 33.8 km², population 255 998, 10 neighborhoods
Incheon--Incheon LNG Terminal has an area of 1.0 km² and an estimated population of zero.
Ganghwa County (강화군 Ganghwa-gun) 411 km², population 65 114, 1 urban township, 12 rural townships
Ganghwa (22 730 in urban township) has an area of 1.3 km² and an estimated population of 9 000.
Ongjin County (옹진군 Ongjin-gun) 164 km², population 14 820, 7 rural townships
This county is rural.
South Korea (KR) Seoul Metropolitan Province
Seoul Special Metropolitan Province (서울특별시 Seoul-teukbyeolsi)
Summary
Seoul, the capital of South Korea, is a major city with a population of 14 500 000.
Detailed Analysis
Seoul Special Metropolitan Province has an area of 605 km² and a population of 10 173 162 (2004).
Seoul is divided into 25 districts, which are subdivided into 522 neighborhoods.
Dobong District (도봉구 Dobong-gu) 20.8 km², population 381 939, 15 neighborhoods
Dongdaemun District (동대문구 Dongdaemun-gu) 14.2 km², population 379 404, 26 neighborhoods
Dongjak District (동작구 Dongjak-gu) 16.3 km², population 410 945, 20 neighborhoods
Eunpyeong District (은평구 Eunpyeong-gu) 29.7 km², population 478 087, 20 neighborhoods
Gangbuk District (강북구 Gangbuk-gu) 23.6 km², population 360 525, 17 neighborhoods
Gangdong District (강동구 Gangdong-gu) 24.6 km², population 471 145, 21 neighborhoods
Gangnam District (강남구 Gangnam-gu) 39.6 km², population 531 517, 26 neighborhoods
Gangseo District (강서구 Gangseo-gu) 41.4 km², population 541 671, 22 neighborhoods
Geumcheon District (금천구 Geumcheon-gu) 13.0 km², population 541 671, 12 neighborhoods
Guro District (구로구 Guro-gu) 20.1 km², population 416 828, 19 neighborhoods
Gwanak District (관악구 Gwanak-gu) 29.6 km², population 530 156, 27 neighborhoods
Gwangjin District (광진구 Gwangjin-gu) 17.1 km², population 380 537, 16 neighborhoods
Jongno District (종로구 Jongno-gu) 23.9 km², population 174 372, 19 neighborhoods
Junggu District (중구 Jung-gu) 9.96 km², population 131 971, 15 neighborhoods
Jungnang District (중랑구 Jungnang-gu) 18.5 km², population 433 858, 20 neighborhoods
Mapo District (마포구 Mapo-gu) 23.9 km², population 383 457, 24 neighborhoods
Nowon District (노원구 Nowon-gu) 35.4 km², population 628 184, 24 neighborhoods
Seocho District (서초구 Seocho-gu) 47.1 km², population 400 868, 18 neighborhoods
Seodaemun District (서대문구 Seodaemun-gu) 17.6 km², population 352 071, 21 neighborhoods
Seongbuk District (성북구 Seongbuk-gu) 24.6 km², population 451 122, 30 neighborhoods
Seongdong District (성동구 Seongdong-gu) 16.9 km², population 339 113, 20 neighborhoods
Songpa District (송파구 Songpa-gu) 33.9 km², population 604 293, 28 neighborhoods
Yangcheon District (양천구 Yangcheon-gu) 17.4 km², population 495 098, 20 neighborhoods
Yeongdeungp0 District (영등포구 Yeongdeungp0-gu) 24.6 km², population 406 261, 22 neighborhoods
Yongsan District (용산구 Yongsan-gu) 21.9 km², population 230 107, 20 neighborhoods
Seoul has an area of 570 km² and an estimated population of 14 500 000, including suburbs in Incheon Metropolitan Province and Gyeonggi Province.
Summary
Seoul, the capital of South Korea, is a major city with a population of 14 500 000.
Detailed Analysis
Seoul Special Metropolitan Province has an area of 605 km² and a population of 10 173 162 (2004).
Seoul is divided into 25 districts, which are subdivided into 522 neighborhoods.
Dobong District (도봉구 Dobong-gu) 20.8 km², population 381 939, 15 neighborhoods
Dongdaemun District (동대문구 Dongdaemun-gu) 14.2 km², population 379 404, 26 neighborhoods
Dongjak District (동작구 Dongjak-gu) 16.3 km², population 410 945, 20 neighborhoods
Eunpyeong District (은평구 Eunpyeong-gu) 29.7 km², population 478 087, 20 neighborhoods
Gangbuk District (강북구 Gangbuk-gu) 23.6 km², population 360 525, 17 neighborhoods
Gangdong District (강동구 Gangdong-gu) 24.6 km², population 471 145, 21 neighborhoods
Gangnam District (강남구 Gangnam-gu) 39.6 km², population 531 517, 26 neighborhoods
Gangseo District (강서구 Gangseo-gu) 41.4 km², population 541 671, 22 neighborhoods
Geumcheon District (금천구 Geumcheon-gu) 13.0 km², population 541 671, 12 neighborhoods
Guro District (구로구 Guro-gu) 20.1 km², population 416 828, 19 neighborhoods
Gwanak District (관악구 Gwanak-gu) 29.6 km², population 530 156, 27 neighborhoods
Gwangjin District (광진구 Gwangjin-gu) 17.1 km², population 380 537, 16 neighborhoods
Jongno District (종로구 Jongno-gu) 23.9 km², population 174 372, 19 neighborhoods
Junggu District (중구 Jung-gu) 9.96 km², population 131 971, 15 neighborhoods
Jungnang District (중랑구 Jungnang-gu) 18.5 km², population 433 858, 20 neighborhoods
Mapo District (마포구 Mapo-gu) 23.9 km², population 383 457, 24 neighborhoods
Nowon District (노원구 Nowon-gu) 35.4 km², population 628 184, 24 neighborhoods
Seocho District (서초구 Seocho-gu) 47.1 km², population 400 868, 18 neighborhoods
Seodaemun District (서대문구 Seodaemun-gu) 17.6 km², population 352 071, 21 neighborhoods
Seongbuk District (성북구 Seongbuk-gu) 24.6 km², population 451 122, 30 neighborhoods
Seongdong District (성동구 Seongdong-gu) 16.9 km², population 339 113, 20 neighborhoods
Songpa District (송파구 Songpa-gu) 33.9 km², population 604 293, 28 neighborhoods
Yangcheon District (양천구 Yangcheon-gu) 17.4 km², population 495 098, 20 neighborhoods
Yeongdeungp0 District (영등포구 Yeongdeungp0-gu) 24.6 km², population 406 261, 22 neighborhoods
Yongsan District (용산구 Yongsan-gu) 21.9 km², population 230 107, 20 neighborhoods
Seoul has an area of 570 km² and an estimated population of 14 500 000, including suburbs in Incheon Metropolitan Province and Gyeonggi Province.
North Korea (KP) Overview
North Korea (KP) includes all of Korea north of the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ).
There are 11 entries in the world atlas covering parts of North Korea (KP). They are enumerated below, with links.
Gangwon Province (capital Wonsan)
Hamgyeongbuk Province (capital Cheongjin)
Hamgyeongnam Province (capital Hamheung)
Hwanghaebuk Province (capital Sariwon)
Hwanghaenam Province (capital Haeju)
Jagang Province (capital Ganggye)
Pyeong'anbuk Province (capital Sinuiju)
Pyeong'annam Province (capital Pyeongseong)
Pyeong'yang Metropolitan Province
Raseon Metropolitan Province (capital Rajin)
Ryanggang Province (capital Hyesan)
There are 11 entries in the world atlas covering parts of North Korea (KP). They are enumerated below, with links.
Gangwon Province (capital Wonsan)
Hamgyeongbuk Province (capital Cheongjin)
Hamgyeongnam Province (capital Hamheung)
Hwanghaebuk Province (capital Sariwon)
Hwanghaenam Province (capital Haeju)
Jagang Province (capital Ganggye)
Pyeong'anbuk Province (capital Sinuiju)
Pyeong'annam Province (capital Pyeongseong)
Pyeong'yang Metropolitan Province
Raseon Metropolitan Province (capital Rajin)
Ryanggang Province (capital Hyesan)
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North Korea (KP) Hwanghaenam Province
Hwanghaenam Province (황해남도 Hwanghaenam-do)
Summary
Haeju, the capital, is a major town with a population of 75 000.
Detailed Analysis
Hwanghaenam Province contains Haeju Metropolitan County and 19 ordinary counties. Its area is 8 728 km² and its population is about 2.5 million.
Haeju Metropolitan County (해주시 Haeju-si)
Haeju has an area of 10 km² and an estimated population of 75 000. In addition, Haeju--4 km S of Haeju has an area of 1.8 km² and an estimated population of 8 500.
Anak County (안악군 Anak-gun)
Anak has an area of 1.1 km² and an estimated population of 6 500.
Baekcheon County (백천군 Baekcheon-gun)
Baekcheon has an area of 1.1 km² and an estimated population of 6 500.
Bongcheon County (봉천군 Bongcheon-gun)
This county is rural.
Byeokseong County (벽성군 Byeokseong-gun)
This county is rural.
Cheongdan County (청단군 Cheongdan-gun)
Cheongdan has an area of 1.3 km² and an estimated population of 8 500.
Eullyul County (은률군 Eullyul-gun)
Eullyul has an area of 1.0 km² and an estimated population of 6 000.
Euncheon County (은천군 Euncheon-gun)
Euncheon has an area of 1.0 km² and an estimated population of 6 000.
Gangryeong County (강령군 Gangryeong-gun)
This county is rural.
Gwail County (과일군 Gwail-gun)
Gwail has an area of 1.3 km² and an estimated population of 8 500.
Jaeryeong County (재령군 Jaeryeong-gun)
Jaeryeong has an area of 1.9 km² and an estimated population of 11 000.
Jangyeon County (장연군 Jangyeon-gun)
Jangyeon has an area of 1.0 km² and an estimated population of 6 000.
Ongjin County (옹진군 Ongjin-gun)
Ongjin has an area of 1.1 km² and an estimated population of 6 500.
Ryongyeon County (룡연군 Ryongyeon-gun)
Ryongyeon has an area of 1.0 km² and an estimated population of 6 000.
Samcheon County (삼천군 Samcheon-gun)
Samcheon has an area of 1.4 km² and an estimated population of 8 500.
Sincheon County (신천군 Sincheon-gun)
Sincheon has an area of 1.7 km² and an estimated population of 10 000.
Sinwon County (신원군 Sinwon-gun)
Sinwon has an area of 1.4 km² and an estimated population of 8 500.
Songhwa County (송화군 Songhwa-gun)
This county is rural.
Taetan County (태탄군 Taetan-gun)
Taetan has an area of 1.1 km² and an estimated population of 6 500.
Yeonan County (연안군 Yeonan-gun)
Yeonan has an area of 1.6 km² and an estimated population of 9 500.
Summary
Haeju, the capital, is a major town with a population of 75 000.
Detailed Analysis
Hwanghaenam Province contains Haeju Metropolitan County and 19 ordinary counties. Its area is 8 728 km² and its population is about 2.5 million.
Haeju Metropolitan County (해주시 Haeju-si)
Haeju has an area of 10 km² and an estimated population of 75 000. In addition, Haeju--4 km S of Haeju has an area of 1.8 km² and an estimated population of 8 500.
Anak County (안악군 Anak-gun)
Anak has an area of 1.1 km² and an estimated population of 6 500.
Baekcheon County (백천군 Baekcheon-gun)
Baekcheon has an area of 1.1 km² and an estimated population of 6 500.
Bongcheon County (봉천군 Bongcheon-gun)
This county is rural.
Byeokseong County (벽성군 Byeokseong-gun)
This county is rural.
Cheongdan County (청단군 Cheongdan-gun)
Cheongdan has an area of 1.3 km² and an estimated population of 8 500.
Eullyul County (은률군 Eullyul-gun)
Eullyul has an area of 1.0 km² and an estimated population of 6 000.
Euncheon County (은천군 Euncheon-gun)
Euncheon has an area of 1.0 km² and an estimated population of 6 000.
Gangryeong County (강령군 Gangryeong-gun)
This county is rural.
Gwail County (과일군 Gwail-gun)
Gwail has an area of 1.3 km² and an estimated population of 8 500.
Jaeryeong County (재령군 Jaeryeong-gun)
Jaeryeong has an area of 1.9 km² and an estimated population of 11 000.
Jangyeon County (장연군 Jangyeon-gun)
Jangyeon has an area of 1.0 km² and an estimated population of 6 000.
Ongjin County (옹진군 Ongjin-gun)
Ongjin has an area of 1.1 km² and an estimated population of 6 500.
Ryongyeon County (룡연군 Ryongyeon-gun)
Ryongyeon has an area of 1.0 km² and an estimated population of 6 000.
Samcheon County (삼천군 Samcheon-gun)
Samcheon has an area of 1.4 km² and an estimated population of 8 500.
Sincheon County (신천군 Sincheon-gun)
Sincheon has an area of 1.7 km² and an estimated population of 10 000.
Sinwon County (신원군 Sinwon-gun)
Sinwon has an area of 1.4 km² and an estimated population of 8 500.
Songhwa County (송화군 Songhwa-gun)
This county is rural.
Taetan County (태탄군 Taetan-gun)
Taetan has an area of 1.1 km² and an estimated population of 6 500.
Yeonan County (연안군 Yeonan-gun)
Yeonan has an area of 1.6 km² and an estimated population of 9 500.
North Korea (KP) Hwanghaebuk Province
Hwanghaebuk Province (황해북도 Hwanghaebuk-do)
Summary
Sariwon, the capital, is a major town with a population of 95 000. The major towns of Songnim (60 000) and Gaeseong (50 000) are county seats in the province.
Detailed Analysis
Hwanghaebuk Province contains 3 metropolitan counties and 16 ordinary counties. Its area is 9 199 km² and its population is about 1.5 million.
Sariwon Metropolitan County (사리원시 Sariwon-si)
Sariwon has an area of 11.5 km² and an estimated population of 95 000. In addition, Sariwon--4.5 km NW of Sariwon has an area of 1.0 km² and an estimated population of 6 000.
Gaeseong Metropolitan County (개성시 Gaeseong-si)
Gaeseong has an area of 6.8 km² and an estimated population of 50 000.
Songnim Metropolitan County (송림시 Songnim-si)
Songnim has an area of 9.4 km² and an estimated population of 60 000.
Bongsan County (봉산군 Bongsan-gun)
Bongsan has an area of 2.9 km² and an estimated population of 17 000.
Eunpa County (은파군 Eunpa-gun)
Eunpa has an area of 1.1 km² and an estimated population of 6 500.
Gaebung County (개풍군 Gaebung-gun)
This county is rural.
Geumcheon County (금천군 Geumcheon-gun)
This county is rural.
Goksan County (곡산군 Goksan-gun)
This county is rural.
Hwangju County (황주군 Hwangju-gun)
This county is rural.
Jangbung County (장풍군 Jangbung-gun)
This county is rural.
Pyeongsan County (평산군 Pyeongsan-gun)
Pyeongsan has an area of 1.3 km² and an estimated population of 8 000.
Rinsan County (린산군 Rinsan-gun)
This county is rural.
Seoheung County (서흥군 Seoheung-gun)
Seoheung has an area of 1.3 km² and an estimated population of 8 000.
Sin'gye County (신계군 Sin'gye-gun)
This county is rural.
Sinpyeong County (신평군 Sinpyeong-gun)
This county is rural.
Suan County (수안군 Suan-gun)
This county is rural.
Tosan County (토산군 Tosan-gun)
This county is rural.
Yeonsan County (연산군 Yeonsan-gun)
This county is rural.
Yeontan County (연탄군 Yeontan-gun)
This county is rural.
Summary
Sariwon, the capital, is a major town with a population of 95 000. The major towns of Songnim (60 000) and Gaeseong (50 000) are county seats in the province.
Detailed Analysis
Hwanghaebuk Province contains 3 metropolitan counties and 16 ordinary counties. Its area is 9 199 km² and its population is about 1.5 million.
Sariwon Metropolitan County (사리원시 Sariwon-si)
Sariwon has an area of 11.5 km² and an estimated population of 95 000. In addition, Sariwon--4.5 km NW of Sariwon has an area of 1.0 km² and an estimated population of 6 000.
Gaeseong Metropolitan County (개성시 Gaeseong-si)
Gaeseong has an area of 6.8 km² and an estimated population of 50 000.
Songnim Metropolitan County (송림시 Songnim-si)
Songnim has an area of 9.4 km² and an estimated population of 60 000.
Bongsan County (봉산군 Bongsan-gun)
Bongsan has an area of 2.9 km² and an estimated population of 17 000.
Eunpa County (은파군 Eunpa-gun)
Eunpa has an area of 1.1 km² and an estimated population of 6 500.
Gaebung County (개풍군 Gaebung-gun)
This county is rural.
Geumcheon County (금천군 Geumcheon-gun)
This county is rural.
Goksan County (곡산군 Goksan-gun)
This county is rural.
Hwangju County (황주군 Hwangju-gun)
This county is rural.
Jangbung County (장풍군 Jangbung-gun)
This county is rural.
Pyeongsan County (평산군 Pyeongsan-gun)
Pyeongsan has an area of 1.3 km² and an estimated population of 8 000.
Rinsan County (린산군 Rinsan-gun)
This county is rural.
Seoheung County (서흥군 Seoheung-gun)
Seoheung has an area of 1.3 km² and an estimated population of 8 000.
Sin'gye County (신계군 Sin'gye-gun)
This county is rural.
Sinpyeong County (신평군 Sinpyeong-gun)
This county is rural.
Suan County (수안군 Suan-gun)
This county is rural.
Tosan County (토산군 Tosan-gun)
This county is rural.
Yeonsan County (연산군 Yeonsan-gun)
This county is rural.
Yeontan County (연탄군 Yeontan-gun)
This county is rural.
Thursday, June 21, 2007
North Korea (KP) Pyeong'yang Metropolitan Province
Pyeongyang Metropolitan Province (평양직할시 Pyeongyang-jikhalsi)
Summary
Pyeongyang, the capital of North Korea, is a major city with a population of 1 200 000.
Detailed Analysis
Pyeongyang Metropolitan Province contains the Pyeongyang metropolitan area, and 4 counties. Its area is 2 653 km² and its population is about 2.5 million.
Pyeongyang is divided into 19 districts: Chungguyeok District (중구역 Chung-guyeok), Daedonggang District (대동강구역 Daedonggang-guyeok), Daeseong District (대성구역 Daeseong-guyeok), Dongdaewon District (동대원구역 Dongdaewon-guyeok), Eunjeong District (은정구역 Eunjeong-guyeok), Hyeongjesan District (형제산구역 Hyeongjesan-guyeok), Man'gyeongdae District (만경대구역 Man'gyeongdae-guyeok), Moranbong District (모란봉구역 Moranbong-guyeok), Potonggang District (보통강구역 Potonggang-guyeok), Pyeongcheon District (평천구역 Pyeongcheon-guyeok), Rakrang District (락랑구역 Rakrang-guyeok), Ryeokpo District (력포구역 Ryeokpo-guyeok), Ryongseong District (룡성구역 Ryeongseong-guyeok), Sadong District (사동구역 Sadong-guyeok), Samseok District (삼석구역 Samseok-guyeok), Seon'gyo District (선교구역 Seon'gyo-guyeok), Seoseong District (서성구역 Seoseong-guyeok), Seungho District (승호구역 Seungho-guyeok), and Sunan District (순안구역 Sunan-guyeok).
Pyeongyang has an area of 85 km² and an estimated population of 1 200 000. In addition, Pyeongyang--Mirim (미림) in Sadong District, Pyeongyang--Sosin (소신) in Ryeokpo District, Pyeongyang--Oryu (오류) in Man'gyeongdae District, and Pyeongyang--Winam (윈암) in Rangrim District have areas of 2.6 km², 1.6 km², 1.3 km², and 1.2 km² and estimated populations of 18 000, 4 000, 8 000, 4 000.
Sunan in Sunan District has an area of 2.9 km² and an estimated population of 17 000.
Ryongseong in Ryongseong District has an area of 1.6 km² and an estimated population of 9 500. In addition, Ryeongseong--1.5 km N of Ryeongseong has an area of 1.1 km² and an estimated population of 6 500.
Seungho in Seungho District has an area of 1.6 km² and an estimated population of 8 500.
An unidentified urban area 13 km N of Pyeongyang in Yongje District has an area of 1.2 km² and an estimated population of 7 000.
Chunghwa County (중화군 Chunghwa-gun)
This county is rural.
Gangdong County (강동군 Gangdong-gun)
Gangdong has an area of 1.3 km² and an estimated population of 9 000.
Gangnam County (강남군 Gangnam-gun)
Gangnam has an area of 1.2 km² and an estimated population of 7 000.
Sangweon County (상원군 Sangweon-gun)
This county is rural.
Summary
Pyeongyang, the capital of North Korea, is a major city with a population of 1 200 000.
Detailed Analysis
Pyeongyang Metropolitan Province contains the Pyeongyang metropolitan area, and 4 counties. Its area is 2 653 km² and its population is about 2.5 million.
Pyeongyang is divided into 19 districts: Chungguyeok District (중구역 Chung-guyeok), Daedonggang District (대동강구역 Daedonggang-guyeok), Daeseong District (대성구역 Daeseong-guyeok), Dongdaewon District (동대원구역 Dongdaewon-guyeok), Eunjeong District (은정구역 Eunjeong-guyeok), Hyeongjesan District (형제산구역 Hyeongjesan-guyeok), Man'gyeongdae District (만경대구역 Man'gyeongdae-guyeok), Moranbong District (모란봉구역 Moranbong-guyeok), Potonggang District (보통강구역 Potonggang-guyeok), Pyeongcheon District (평천구역 Pyeongcheon-guyeok), Rakrang District (락랑구역 Rakrang-guyeok), Ryeokpo District (력포구역 Ryeokpo-guyeok), Ryongseong District (룡성구역 Ryeongseong-guyeok), Sadong District (사동구역 Sadong-guyeok), Samseok District (삼석구역 Samseok-guyeok), Seon'gyo District (선교구역 Seon'gyo-guyeok), Seoseong District (서성구역 Seoseong-guyeok), Seungho District (승호구역 Seungho-guyeok), and Sunan District (순안구역 Sunan-guyeok).
Pyeongyang has an area of 85 km² and an estimated population of 1 200 000. In addition, Pyeongyang--Mirim (미림) in Sadong District, Pyeongyang--Sosin (소신) in Ryeokpo District, Pyeongyang--Oryu (오류) in Man'gyeongdae District, and Pyeongyang--Winam (윈암) in Rangrim District have areas of 2.6 km², 1.6 km², 1.3 km², and 1.2 km² and estimated populations of 18 000, 4 000, 8 000, 4 000.
Sunan in Sunan District has an area of 2.9 km² and an estimated population of 17 000.
Ryongseong in Ryongseong District has an area of 1.6 km² and an estimated population of 9 500. In addition, Ryeongseong--1.5 km N of Ryeongseong has an area of 1.1 km² and an estimated population of 6 500.
Seungho in Seungho District has an area of 1.6 km² and an estimated population of 8 500.
An unidentified urban area 13 km N of Pyeongyang in Yongje District has an area of 1.2 km² and an estimated population of 7 000.
Chunghwa County (중화군 Chunghwa-gun)
This county is rural.
Gangdong County (강동군 Gangdong-gun)
Gangdong has an area of 1.3 km² and an estimated population of 9 000.
Gangnam County (강남군 Gangnam-gun)
Gangnam has an area of 1.2 km² and an estimated population of 7 000.
Sangweon County (상원군 Sangweon-gun)
This county is rural.
North Korea (KP) Pyeong'annam Province
Pyeong'annam Province (평안남도 Pyeong'annam-do)
Summary
Pyeongseong, the capital, is a major town with a population of 45 000. The major town of Nampo (90 000) is a special city in the province. The major towns of Gangseo (28 000) and Cheollima (25 000) are in the Nampo metropolitan area. The major towns of Gaecheon (30 000), Suncheon (25 000), Deokcheon (22 000), and Cheongnam (20 000) are county seats in the province. The major town of Anju--Deokseong (22 000) in Anju Metropolitan County is also in the province.
Detailed Analysis
Pyeong'annam Province contains the Nampo metropolitan area, 5 metropolitan counties, Cheongnam Area, and 14 ordinary counties. Its area is 12 534 km² and its population is about 4 million.
Nampo Metropolitan Area (남포특급시 Nampo-teukgeupsi)
Nampo has an area of 12 km² and an estimated population of 90 000.
Cheollima (천리마) has an area of 7.3 km² and an estimated population of 25 000.
Gangseo (강서) has an area of 5.3 km² and an estimated population of 28 000.
Daean (대안) has an area of 3.8 km² and an estimated population of 19 000.
Ryonggang (룡강) has an area of 1.2 km² and an estimated population of 7 000.
Pyeongseong Metropolitan County (평성시 Pyeongseong-si)
Pyeongseong has an area of 6.0 km² and an estimated population of 45 000.
Anju Metropolitan County (안주시 Anju-si)
Anju has an area of 2.4 km² and an estimated population of 14 000. In addition, Anju--Deokseong (덕성), Anju--Namheung (남흥), and Anju--Sinanju (신안주) have areas of 3.7 km², 2.7 km², and 2.1 km² and estimated populations of 22 000, 13 000, and 13 000.
Deokcheon Metropolitan County (덕천시 Deokcheon-si)
Deokcheon has an area of 3.9 km² and an estimated population of 22 000. In addition, Deokcheon--Changsang (장상), Deokcheon--Sangdeok (상덕), Deokcheon--Hyeongbong (형봉) have areas of 1.5 km², 1.5 km², and 1.4 km² and estimated populations of 11 000, 9 000, and 8 500.
Gaecheon Metropolitan County (개천시 Gaecheon-si)
Gaecheon has an area of 5.1 km² and an estimated population of 30 000. In addition, Geocheon--Choyang (조양) has an area of 2.4 km² and an estimated population of 17 000.
Prison Camp 18 Bukchang (북창) has an area of 1.5 km² and an unknown population.
Suncheon Metropolitan County (순천시 Suncheon-si)
Suncheon has an area of 4.4 km² and a population of 25 000.
Cheongnam Area (청남구 Cheongnam-gu)
Cheongnam has an area of 3.5 km² and a population of 20 000.
Bukchang County (북창군 Bukchang-gun)
Bukchang has an area of 3.2 km² and a population of 16 000.
Seoksan (석산) has an area of 1.2 km² and a population of 7 000.
Daedong County (대동군 Daedong-gun)
Sijeong (시정) has an area of 1.1 km² and a population of 6 500.
Daeheung County (대흥군 Daeheung-gun)
This county is rural.
Eunsan County (은산군 Eunsan-gun)
Ryeonpo (련포) has an area of 3.0 km² and a population of 11 000.
Busan (부산) has an area of 2.5 km² and a population of 14 000.
Pyeongji (평지) has an area of 2.5 km² and a population of 17 000.
Gubong (구봉) has an area of 2.3 km² and a population of 14 000.
Jaedong (재동) has an area of 1.7 km² and a population of 10 000.
An unidentified urban area 5 km E of Ryeonpo has an area of 3.2 km² and a population of 14 000.
An unidentified urban area 3.5 km SE of Ryeonpo has an area of 1.2 km² and a population of 3 000.
Jeungsan County (증산군 Jeungsan-gun)
Jeungsan has an area of 1.2 km² and a population of 7 000.
Hwechang County (회창군 Hwechang-gun)
Hwechang has an area of 1.2 km² and a population of 8 500.
Maengsan County (맹산군 Maengsan-gun)
This county is rural.
Mundeok County (문덕군 Mundeok-gun)
Mundeok has an area of 1.0 km² and a population of 6 000.
Nyeongwon County ( 녕원 Nyeongwon-gun)
This county is rural.
Oncheon County (온천군 Oncheon-gun)
Oncheon has an area of 2.0 km² and a population of 12 000.
Pyeongwon County (평원군 Pyeongwon-gun)
This county is rural.
Seongcheon County (성천군 Seongcheon-gun)
Seongcheon has an area of 1.1 km² and a population of 6 500.
Sinyang County (신양군 Sinyang-gun)
This county is rural.
Sukcheon County (숙천군 Sukcheon-gun)
Sukcheon has an area of 2.1 km² and a population of 13 000.
Yangdeok County (양덕군 Yangdeok-gun)
This county is rural.
Summary
Pyeongseong, the capital, is a major town with a population of 45 000. The major town of Nampo (90 000) is a special city in the province. The major towns of Gangseo (28 000) and Cheollima (25 000) are in the Nampo metropolitan area. The major towns of Gaecheon (30 000), Suncheon (25 000), Deokcheon (22 000), and Cheongnam (20 000) are county seats in the province. The major town of Anju--Deokseong (22 000) in Anju Metropolitan County is also in the province.
Detailed Analysis
Pyeong'annam Province contains the Nampo metropolitan area, 5 metropolitan counties, Cheongnam Area, and 14 ordinary counties. Its area is 12 534 km² and its population is about 4 million.
Nampo Metropolitan Area (남포특급시 Nampo-teukgeupsi)
Nampo has an area of 12 km² and an estimated population of 90 000.
Cheollima (천리마) has an area of 7.3 km² and an estimated population of 25 000.
Gangseo (강서) has an area of 5.3 km² and an estimated population of 28 000.
Daean (대안) has an area of 3.8 km² and an estimated population of 19 000.
Ryonggang (룡강) has an area of 1.2 km² and an estimated population of 7 000.
Pyeongseong Metropolitan County (평성시 Pyeongseong-si)
Pyeongseong has an area of 6.0 km² and an estimated population of 45 000.
Anju Metropolitan County (안주시 Anju-si)
Anju has an area of 2.4 km² and an estimated population of 14 000. In addition, Anju--Deokseong (덕성), Anju--Namheung (남흥), and Anju--Sinanju (신안주) have areas of 3.7 km², 2.7 km², and 2.1 km² and estimated populations of 22 000, 13 000, and 13 000.
Deokcheon Metropolitan County (덕천시 Deokcheon-si)
Deokcheon has an area of 3.9 km² and an estimated population of 22 000. In addition, Deokcheon--Changsang (장상), Deokcheon--Sangdeok (상덕), Deokcheon--Hyeongbong (형봉) have areas of 1.5 km², 1.5 km², and 1.4 km² and estimated populations of 11 000, 9 000, and 8 500.
Gaecheon Metropolitan County (개천시 Gaecheon-si)
Gaecheon has an area of 5.1 km² and an estimated population of 30 000. In addition, Geocheon--Choyang (조양) has an area of 2.4 km² and an estimated population of 17 000.
Prison Camp 18 Bukchang (북창) has an area of 1.5 km² and an unknown population.
Suncheon Metropolitan County (순천시 Suncheon-si)
Suncheon has an area of 4.4 km² and a population of 25 000.
Cheongnam Area (청남구 Cheongnam-gu)
Cheongnam has an area of 3.5 km² and a population of 20 000.
Bukchang County (북창군 Bukchang-gun)
Bukchang has an area of 3.2 km² and a population of 16 000.
Seoksan (석산) has an area of 1.2 km² and a population of 7 000.
Daedong County (대동군 Daedong-gun)
Sijeong (시정) has an area of 1.1 km² and a population of 6 500.
Daeheung County (대흥군 Daeheung-gun)
This county is rural.
Eunsan County (은산군 Eunsan-gun)
Ryeonpo (련포) has an area of 3.0 km² and a population of 11 000.
Busan (부산) has an area of 2.5 km² and a population of 14 000.
Pyeongji (평지) has an area of 2.5 km² and a population of 17 000.
Gubong (구봉) has an area of 2.3 km² and a population of 14 000.
Jaedong (재동) has an area of 1.7 km² and a population of 10 000.
An unidentified urban area 5 km E of Ryeonpo has an area of 3.2 km² and a population of 14 000.
An unidentified urban area 3.5 km SE of Ryeonpo has an area of 1.2 km² and a population of 3 000.
Jeungsan County (증산군 Jeungsan-gun)
Jeungsan has an area of 1.2 km² and a population of 7 000.
Hwechang County (회창군 Hwechang-gun)
Hwechang has an area of 1.2 km² and a population of 8 500.
Maengsan County (맹산군 Maengsan-gun)
This county is rural.
Mundeok County (문덕군 Mundeok-gun)
Mundeok has an area of 1.0 km² and a population of 6 000.
Nyeongwon County ( 녕원 Nyeongwon-gun)
This county is rural.
Oncheon County (온천군 Oncheon-gun)
Oncheon has an area of 2.0 km² and a population of 12 000.
Pyeongwon County (평원군 Pyeongwon-gun)
This county is rural.
Seongcheon County (성천군 Seongcheon-gun)
Seongcheon has an area of 1.1 km² and a population of 6 500.
Sinyang County (신양군 Sinyang-gun)
This county is rural.
Sukcheon County (숙천군 Sukcheon-gun)
Sukcheon has an area of 2.1 km² and a population of 13 000.
Yangdeok County (양덕군 Yangdeok-gun)
This county is rural.
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
North Korea (KP) Pyeong'anbuk Province
Pyeong'anbuk Province (평안북도 Pyeong'anbuk-do)
Summary
Sinuiju, the capital, is a major town with a population of 70 000. The major towns of Gujang (35 000) and Guseong (22 000) are county seats in the province. The major town of Sinuiju--5 km SE of Sinuiju (22 000) in Sinuiju Metropolitan County is also in the province.
Detailed Analysis
Pyeong'anbuk Province contains 3 metropolitan counties and 22 ordinary counties. Its area is 12 377 km² and its population is about 2.5 million.
Sinuiju Metropolitan County (신의주시 Sinuiju-si)
Sinuiju has an area of 9.1 km² and an estimated population of 70 000. Sinuiju--5 km SE of Sinuiju has an area of 2.9 km² and an estimated population of 22 000. Sinuiju--Rakwon (락원) has an area of 1.4 km² and an estimated population of 5 000.
Guseong Metropolitan County (구성시 Guseong-si)
Guseong has an area of 3.7 km² and an estimated population of 22 000. Guseong--Chaheung (차흥) has an area of 1.9 km² and an estimated population of 11 000.
Jeongju Metropolitan County (정주시 Jeongju-si)
Jeongju has an area of 2.3 km² and an estimated population of 14 000.
Bakcheon County (박천군 Bakcheon-gun)
Bakcheon has an area of 1.1 km² and an estimated population of 6 500.
Byeokdong County (벽동군 Byeokdong-gun)
This county is rural.
Changseong County (창성군 Changseong-gun)
This county is rural.
Cheolsan County (철산군 Cheolsan-gun)
This county is rural.
Cheonma County (천마군 Cheonma-gun)
This county is rural.
Daecheon County (태천군 Daecheon-gun)
Daecheon has an area of 1.1 km² and an estimated population of 6 500.
Daegwan County (대관군 Daegwan-gun)
This county is rural.
Dongchang County (동창군 Dongchang-gun)
This county is rural.
Dongnim County (동림군 Dongnim-gun)
Dongnim has an area of 2.3 km² and an estimated population of 14 000.
Gujang County (구장군 Gujang-gun)
Gujang has an area of 4.7 km² and an estimated population of 35 000.
Unheung (운흥) has an area of 1.2 km² and an estimated population of 8 500.
Gwaksan County (곽산군 Gwaksan-gun)
This county is rural.
Hyangsan County (향산군 Hyangsan-gun)
Hyangsan has an area of 1.7 km² and an estimated population of 12 000.
Nyeongbyeon County (녕변군 Nyeongbyeon-gun)
Nyeongbyeon has an area of 1.4 km² and an estimated population of 8 500.
Nyeongbyeon Nuclear Research Center (녕변핵시설 Nyeongbyeon Haeksiseol) has an area of 1.5 km² and an estimated population of 3 000.
Pihyeon County (피현군 Pihyeon-gun)
Baekma (백마) has an area of 1.3 km² and an estimated population of 3 000.
Ryongcheon County (룡천군 Ryeongcheon-gun)
Ryongcheon has an area of 1.3 km² and an estimated population of 8 000.
Sakju County (삭주군 Sakju-gun)
This county is rural.
Seoncheon County (선천군 Seoncheon-gun)
Seoncheon has an area of 1.5 km² and an estimated population of 9 000.
Sindo County (신도군 Sindo-gun)
This county is rural.
Uiju County (의주군 Uiju-gun)
Uiju has an area of 1.2 km² and an estimated population of 7 000.
Unjeon County (운전군 Unjeon-gun)
Unjeon has an area of 1.4 km² and an estimated population of 8 500.
Unsan County (운산군 Unsan-gun)
Unsan has an area of 1.1 km² and an estimated population of 6 500.
Yeomju County (염주군 Yeomju-gun)
Yeomju has an area of 1.3 km² and an estimated population of 8 500.
Summary
Sinuiju, the capital, is a major town with a population of 70 000. The major towns of Gujang (35 000) and Guseong (22 000) are county seats in the province. The major town of Sinuiju--5 km SE of Sinuiju (22 000) in Sinuiju Metropolitan County is also in the province.
Detailed Analysis
Pyeong'anbuk Province contains 3 metropolitan counties and 22 ordinary counties. Its area is 12 377 km² and its population is about 2.5 million.
Sinuiju Metropolitan County (신의주시 Sinuiju-si)
Sinuiju has an area of 9.1 km² and an estimated population of 70 000. Sinuiju--5 km SE of Sinuiju has an area of 2.9 km² and an estimated population of 22 000. Sinuiju--Rakwon (락원) has an area of 1.4 km² and an estimated population of 5 000.
Guseong Metropolitan County (구성시 Guseong-si)
Guseong has an area of 3.7 km² and an estimated population of 22 000. Guseong--Chaheung (차흥) has an area of 1.9 km² and an estimated population of 11 000.
Jeongju Metropolitan County (정주시 Jeongju-si)
Jeongju has an area of 2.3 km² and an estimated population of 14 000.
Bakcheon County (박천군 Bakcheon-gun)
Bakcheon has an area of 1.1 km² and an estimated population of 6 500.
Byeokdong County (벽동군 Byeokdong-gun)
This county is rural.
Changseong County (창성군 Changseong-gun)
This county is rural.
Cheolsan County (철산군 Cheolsan-gun)
This county is rural.
Cheonma County (천마군 Cheonma-gun)
This county is rural.
Daecheon County (태천군 Daecheon-gun)
Daecheon has an area of 1.1 km² and an estimated population of 6 500.
Daegwan County (대관군 Daegwan-gun)
This county is rural.
Dongchang County (동창군 Dongchang-gun)
This county is rural.
Dongnim County (동림군 Dongnim-gun)
Dongnim has an area of 2.3 km² and an estimated population of 14 000.
Gujang County (구장군 Gujang-gun)
Gujang has an area of 4.7 km² and an estimated population of 35 000.
Unheung (운흥) has an area of 1.2 km² and an estimated population of 8 500.
Gwaksan County (곽산군 Gwaksan-gun)
This county is rural.
Hyangsan County (향산군 Hyangsan-gun)
Hyangsan has an area of 1.7 km² and an estimated population of 12 000.
Nyeongbyeon County (녕변군 Nyeongbyeon-gun)
Nyeongbyeon has an area of 1.4 km² and an estimated population of 8 500.
Nyeongbyeon Nuclear Research Center (녕변핵시설 Nyeongbyeon Haeksiseol) has an area of 1.5 km² and an estimated population of 3 000.
Pihyeon County (피현군 Pihyeon-gun)
Baekma (백마) has an area of 1.3 km² and an estimated population of 3 000.
Ryongcheon County (룡천군 Ryeongcheon-gun)
Ryongcheon has an area of 1.3 km² and an estimated population of 8 000.
Sakju County (삭주군 Sakju-gun)
This county is rural.
Seoncheon County (선천군 Seoncheon-gun)
Seoncheon has an area of 1.5 km² and an estimated population of 9 000.
Sindo County (신도군 Sindo-gun)
This county is rural.
Uiju County (의주군 Uiju-gun)
Uiju has an area of 1.2 km² and an estimated population of 7 000.
Unjeon County (운전군 Unjeon-gun)
Unjeon has an area of 1.4 km² and an estimated population of 8 500.
Unsan County (운산군 Unsan-gun)
Unsan has an area of 1.1 km² and an estimated population of 6 500.
Yeomju County (염주군 Yeomju-gun)
Yeomju has an area of 1.3 km² and an estimated population of 8 500.
North Korea (KP) Jagang Province
Jagang Province (자강도 Jagang-do)
Summary
Ganggye, the capital, is a major town with a population of 70 000. The major town of Huicheon (40 000) is a county seat in the province.
Detailed Analysis
Jagang Province contains 3 metropolitan counties and 15 ordinary counties. Its area is 16 613 km² and its population is about 1.2 million.
Ganggye Metropolitan County (강계시 Ganggye-si)
Ganggye has an area of 8.8 km² and an estimated population of 70 000.
Huicheon Metropolitan County (희천시 Huicheon-si)
Huicheon has an area of 5.5 km² and an estimated population of 40 000.
Manpo Metropolitan County (만포시 Manpo-si)
Manpo has an area of 2.1 km² and an estimated population of 15 000. In addition, Manpo--Gu'o (구오) has an area of 1.3 km² and an estimated population of 9 000.
Chosan County (초산군 Chosan-gun)
This county is rural.
Dongsin County (동신군 Dongsin-gun)
This county is rural.
Gopung County (고풍군 Gopung-gun)
This county is rural.
Hwapyeong County (화평군 Hwapyeong-gun)
This county is rural.
Janggang County (장강군 Janggang-gun)
This county is rural.
Jaseong County (자성군 Jaseong-gun)
This county is rural.
Jeoncheon County (전천군 Jeoncheon-gun)
Jeoncheon has an area of 1.3 km² and an estimated population of 8 000.
Junggang County (중강군 Junggang-gun)
This county is rural.
Rangnim County (랑림군 Rangnim-gun)
This county is rural.
Ryongnim County (룡림군 Ryongrim-gun)
This county is rural.
Seonggan County (성간군 Seonggan-gun)
Seonggan has an area of 1.2 km² and an estimated population of 8 500.
Seongryeong (성룡) has an area of 1.9 km² and an estimated population of 13 000.
Dongsan (동산) has an area of 1.2 km² and an estimated population of 8 500.
Sijung County (시중군 Sijung-gun)
This county is rural.
Songwon County (송원군 Songwon-gun)
This county is rural.
Usi County (우시군 Usi-gun)
This county is rural.
Wiwon County (위원군 Wiwon-gun)
This county is rural.
Summary
Ganggye, the capital, is a major town with a population of 70 000. The major town of Huicheon (40 000) is a county seat in the province.
Detailed Analysis
Jagang Province contains 3 metropolitan counties and 15 ordinary counties. Its area is 16 613 km² and its population is about 1.2 million.
Ganggye Metropolitan County (강계시 Ganggye-si)
Ganggye has an area of 8.8 km² and an estimated population of 70 000.
Huicheon Metropolitan County (희천시 Huicheon-si)
Huicheon has an area of 5.5 km² and an estimated population of 40 000.
Manpo Metropolitan County (만포시 Manpo-si)
Manpo has an area of 2.1 km² and an estimated population of 15 000. In addition, Manpo--Gu'o (구오) has an area of 1.3 km² and an estimated population of 9 000.
Chosan County (초산군 Chosan-gun)
This county is rural.
Dongsin County (동신군 Dongsin-gun)
This county is rural.
Gopung County (고풍군 Gopung-gun)
This county is rural.
Hwapyeong County (화평군 Hwapyeong-gun)
This county is rural.
Janggang County (장강군 Janggang-gun)
This county is rural.
Jaseong County (자성군 Jaseong-gun)
This county is rural.
Jeoncheon County (전천군 Jeoncheon-gun)
Jeoncheon has an area of 1.3 km² and an estimated population of 8 000.
Junggang County (중강군 Junggang-gun)
This county is rural.
Rangnim County (랑림군 Rangnim-gun)
This county is rural.
Ryongnim County (룡림군 Ryongrim-gun)
This county is rural.
Seonggan County (성간군 Seonggan-gun)
Seonggan has an area of 1.2 km² and an estimated population of 8 500.
Seongryeong (성룡) has an area of 1.9 km² and an estimated population of 13 000.
Dongsan (동산) has an area of 1.2 km² and an estimated population of 8 500.
Sijung County (시중군 Sijung-gun)
This county is rural.
Songwon County (송원군 Songwon-gun)
This county is rural.
Usi County (우시군 Usi-gun)
This county is rural.
Wiwon County (위원군 Wiwon-gun)
This county is rural.
North Korea (KP) Ryanggang Province
Ryanggang Province (량강도 Ryanggang-do)
Summary
Hyesan, the capital, is a major town with a population of 40 000.
Detailed Analysis
Ryanggang Province contains Hyesan Metropolitan County and 11 ordinary counties. Its area is 14 114 km² and its population is about 650 000.
Hyesan Metropolitan County (혜산시 Hyesan-si)
Hyesan has an area of 5.6 km² and an estimated population of 40 000. In addition, Hyesan--Wiyon (위연) has an area of 2.0 km² and an estimated population of 12 000.
Baegam County (백암군 Baegam-gun)
This county is rural.
Bocheon County (보천군 Bocheon-gun)
This county is rural.
Daehongdan County (대홍단군 Daehongdan-gun)
This county is rural.
Gapsan County (갑산군 Gapsan-gun)
This county is rural.
Kim Jong-suk County (김정숙군 Gim Jeongsuk-gun)
This county is rural.
Kim Hyong-gwon County (김형권군 Gim Hyeonggwon-gun)
This county is rural.
Kim Hyong-jik County (김형직군 Gim Hyeongjik-gun)
This county is rural.
Pungseo County (풍서군 Pungseo-gun)
This county is rural.
Samjiyeon County (삼지연군 Samjiyeon-gun)
Samjiyeon has an area of 1.3 km² and an estimated population of 5 000.
Samsu County (삼수군 Samsu-gun)
This county is rural.
Unheung County (운흥군 Unheung-gun)
This county is rural.
Summary
Hyesan, the capital, is a major town with a population of 40 000.
Detailed Analysis
Ryanggang Province contains Hyesan Metropolitan County and 11 ordinary counties. Its area is 14 114 km² and its population is about 650 000.
Hyesan Metropolitan County (혜산시 Hyesan-si)
Hyesan has an area of 5.6 km² and an estimated population of 40 000. In addition, Hyesan--Wiyon (위연) has an area of 2.0 km² and an estimated population of 12 000.
Baegam County (백암군 Baegam-gun)
This county is rural.
Bocheon County (보천군 Bocheon-gun)
This county is rural.
Daehongdan County (대홍단군 Daehongdan-gun)
This county is rural.
Gapsan County (갑산군 Gapsan-gun)
This county is rural.
Kim Jong-suk County (김정숙군 Gim Jeongsuk-gun)
This county is rural.
Kim Hyong-gwon County (김형권군 Gim Hyeonggwon-gun)
This county is rural.
Kim Hyong-jik County (김형직군 Gim Hyeongjik-gun)
This county is rural.
Pungseo County (풍서군 Pungseo-gun)
This county is rural.
Samjiyeon County (삼지연군 Samjiyeon-gun)
Samjiyeon has an area of 1.3 km² and an estimated population of 5 000.
Samsu County (삼수군 Samsu-gun)
This county is rural.
Unheung County (운흥군 Unheung-gun)
This county is rural.
North Korea (KP) Gangwon Province
Gangwon Province (강원도 Gangwon-do)
Summary
Wonsan, the capital, is a city with a population of 100 000. The major town of Muncheon (35 000) is a county seat in the province.
Detailed Analysis
Gangwon Province contains 2 metropolitan counties and 15 counties. Its area is 11 255 km² and its population is about 1.4 million.
Wonsan Metropolitan County (원산시 Wonsan-si)
Wonsan has an area of 12.5 km² and an estimated population of 100 000. In addition, Wonsan--Segil (세길) has an area of 1.4 km² and an estimated population of 8 500.
Muncheon Metropolitan County (문천시 Muncheon-si)
Muncheon has an area of 4.5 km² and an estimated population of 35 000.
Anbyeon County (안변군 Anbyeon-gun)
This county is rural.
Beopdong County (법동군 Beopdong-gun)
This county is rural.
Changdo County (창도군 Changdo-gun)
This county is rural.
Cheonnae County (천내군 Cheonnae-gun)
Cheonnae has an area of 1.2 km² and an estimated population of 7 000.
Cheorwon County (철원군 Cheorwon-gun)
This county is rural.
Geumgang County (금강군 Geumgang-gun)
This county is rural.
Gimhwa County (김화군 Gimhwa-gun)
This county is rural.
Gosan County (고산군 Gosan-gun)
This county is rural.
Goseong County (고성군 Goseong-gun)
This county is rural.
Hoeyang County (회양군 Hoeyang-gun)
This county is rural.
Icheon County (이천군 Icheon-gun)
This county is rural.
Pan'gyo County (판교군 Pan'gyo-gun)
This county is rural.
Pyeonggang County (평강군 Pyeonggang-gun)
Pyeonggang has an area of 1.3 km² and an estimated population of 8 000.
Sepo County (세포군 Sepo-gun)
Sepo has an area of 1.2 km² and an estimated population of 7 000.
Tongcheon County (통천군 Tongcheon-gun)
This county is rural.
Summary
Wonsan, the capital, is a city with a population of 100 000. The major town of Muncheon (35 000) is a county seat in the province.
Detailed Analysis
Gangwon Province contains 2 metropolitan counties and 15 counties. Its area is 11 255 km² and its population is about 1.4 million.
Wonsan Metropolitan County (원산시 Wonsan-si)
Wonsan has an area of 12.5 km² and an estimated population of 100 000. In addition, Wonsan--Segil (세길) has an area of 1.4 km² and an estimated population of 8 500.
Muncheon Metropolitan County (문천시 Muncheon-si)
Muncheon has an area of 4.5 km² and an estimated population of 35 000.
Anbyeon County (안변군 Anbyeon-gun)
This county is rural.
Beopdong County (법동군 Beopdong-gun)
This county is rural.
Changdo County (창도군 Changdo-gun)
This county is rural.
Cheonnae County (천내군 Cheonnae-gun)
Cheonnae has an area of 1.2 km² and an estimated population of 7 000.
Cheorwon County (철원군 Cheorwon-gun)
This county is rural.
Geumgang County (금강군 Geumgang-gun)
This county is rural.
Gimhwa County (김화군 Gimhwa-gun)
This county is rural.
Gosan County (고산군 Gosan-gun)
This county is rural.
Goseong County (고성군 Goseong-gun)
This county is rural.
Hoeyang County (회양군 Hoeyang-gun)
This county is rural.
Icheon County (이천군 Icheon-gun)
This county is rural.
Pan'gyo County (판교군 Pan'gyo-gun)
This county is rural.
Pyeonggang County (평강군 Pyeonggang-gun)
Pyeonggang has an area of 1.3 km² and an estimated population of 8 000.
Sepo County (세포군 Sepo-gun)
Sepo has an area of 1.2 km² and an estimated population of 7 000.
Tongcheon County (통천군 Tongcheon-gun)
This county is rural.
North Korea (KP) Hamgyeongnam Province
Hamgyeongnam Province (함경남도 Hamgyeongnam-do)
Summary
Hamheung, the capital, has a population of 200 000. The city of Hamheung--Heungnam (150 000) is in the Hamheung metropolitan area. The major town of Sinpo (28 000) is a county seat in the province.
Detailed Analysis
Hamgyeongnam Province contains the Hamheung metropolitan area, 2 metropolitan counties, Sudong Area, and 15 counties. Its area is 18 124 km² and its population is about 3 million.
Hamheung Metropolitan Area (함흥시 Hamheung-si)
This area is divided into 6 districts: Dongheungsan District (동흥산구역 Dongheungsan-guyeok), Heungnam District (흥남구역 Heungnam-guyeok), Hwesang District (회상구역 Hwesang-guyeok), Sabo District (사포구역 Sabo-guyeok), Seongcheon District (성천구역 Seongcheon-guyeok), and Yeongseong District (용성구역 Yeongseong-guyeok).
Hamheung has an area of 14.5 km² and an estimated population of 200 000. In addition, Hamheung--Heungnam has an area of 14.5 km² and an estimated population of 150 000.
Dancheon Metropolitan County (단천시 Dancheon-si)
Dancheon has an area of 1.6 km² and an estimated population of 9 500. In addition, Dancheon--Hanggu (항구 Hanggu) has an area of 2.8 km² and an estimated population of 9 000.
Geumgol (금골) has an area of 1.5 km² and an estimated population of 11 000.
Sinpo Metropolitan County (신포시 Sinpo-si)
Sinpo has an area of 3.8 km² and an estimated population of 28 000.
Sudong Area (수동구 Sudong-gu)
Sudong has an area of 1.9 km² and an estimated population of 13 000. Sudong--Jangdong (장동) has an area of 1.1 km² and an estimated population of 7 500.
Bukcheong County (북청군 Bukcheong-gun)
Bukcheong has an area of 2.8 km² and an estimated population of 17 000.
Deokseong County (덕성군 Deokseong-gun)
This county is rural.
Geumya County (금야군 Geumya-gun)
Geumya has an area of 1.4 km² and an estimated population of 8 500.
Gowon County (고원군 Gowon-gun)
Gowon has an area of 1.2 km² and an estimated population of 7 000.
Hamju County (함주군 Hamju-gun)
Hamju has an area of 2.1 km² and an estimated population of 13 000.
Heocheon County (허천군 Heocheon-gun)
This county is rural.
Hongwon County (홍원군 Hongwon-gun)
Hongwon has an area of 1.1 km² and an estimated population of 6 500.
Jangjin County (장진군 Jangjin-gun)
This county is rural.
Jeongpyeong County (정평군 Jeongpyeong-gun)
Jeongpyeong has an area of 1.8 km² and an estimated population of 12 000.
Pujeon County (부전군 Pujeon-gun)
This county is rural.
Ragwon County (락원군 Ragwon-gun)
This county is rural.
Riwon County (리원군 Riwon-gun)
Riwon has an area of 1.3 km² and an estimated population of 8 000.
Sinheung County (신흥군 Sinheung-gun)
This county is rural.
Yeonggwang County (영광군 Yeonggwang-gun)
Yeonggwang has an area of 1.2 km² and an estimated population of 7 000.
Yodeok County (요덕군 Yodeok-gun)
This county is rural.
Summary
Hamheung, the capital, has a population of 200 000. The city of Hamheung--Heungnam (150 000) is in the Hamheung metropolitan area. The major town of Sinpo (28 000) is a county seat in the province.
Detailed Analysis
Hamgyeongnam Province contains the Hamheung metropolitan area, 2 metropolitan counties, Sudong Area, and 15 counties. Its area is 18 124 km² and its population is about 3 million.
Hamheung Metropolitan Area (함흥시 Hamheung-si)
This area is divided into 6 districts: Dongheungsan District (동흥산구역 Dongheungsan-guyeok), Heungnam District (흥남구역 Heungnam-guyeok), Hwesang District (회상구역 Hwesang-guyeok), Sabo District (사포구역 Sabo-guyeok), Seongcheon District (성천구역 Seongcheon-guyeok), and Yeongseong District (용성구역 Yeongseong-guyeok).
Hamheung has an area of 14.5 km² and an estimated population of 200 000. In addition, Hamheung--Heungnam has an area of 14.5 km² and an estimated population of 150 000.
Dancheon Metropolitan County (단천시 Dancheon-si)
Dancheon has an area of 1.6 km² and an estimated population of 9 500. In addition, Dancheon--Hanggu (항구 Hanggu) has an area of 2.8 km² and an estimated population of 9 000.
Geumgol (금골) has an area of 1.5 km² and an estimated population of 11 000.
Sinpo Metropolitan County (신포시 Sinpo-si)
Sinpo has an area of 3.8 km² and an estimated population of 28 000.
Sudong Area (수동구 Sudong-gu)
Sudong has an area of 1.9 km² and an estimated population of 13 000. Sudong--Jangdong (장동) has an area of 1.1 km² and an estimated population of 7 500.
Bukcheong County (북청군 Bukcheong-gun)
Bukcheong has an area of 2.8 km² and an estimated population of 17 000.
Deokseong County (덕성군 Deokseong-gun)
This county is rural.
Geumya County (금야군 Geumya-gun)
Geumya has an area of 1.4 km² and an estimated population of 8 500.
Gowon County (고원군 Gowon-gun)
Gowon has an area of 1.2 km² and an estimated population of 7 000.
Hamju County (함주군 Hamju-gun)
Hamju has an area of 2.1 km² and an estimated population of 13 000.
Heocheon County (허천군 Heocheon-gun)
This county is rural.
Hongwon County (홍원군 Hongwon-gun)
Hongwon has an area of 1.1 km² and an estimated population of 6 500.
Jangjin County (장진군 Jangjin-gun)
This county is rural.
Jeongpyeong County (정평군 Jeongpyeong-gun)
Jeongpyeong has an area of 1.8 km² and an estimated population of 12 000.
Pujeon County (부전군 Pujeon-gun)
This county is rural.
Ragwon County (락원군 Ragwon-gun)
This county is rural.
Riwon County (리원군 Riwon-gun)
Riwon has an area of 1.3 km² and an estimated population of 8 000.
Sinheung County (신흥군 Sinheung-gun)
This county is rural.
Yeonggwang County (영광군 Yeonggwang-gun)
Yeonggwang has an area of 1.2 km² and an estimated population of 7 000.
Yodeok County (요덕군 Yodeok-gun)
This county is rural.
North Korea (KP) Raseon Metropolitan Province
Raseon Metropolitan Province (라선 직할시 Raseon Chikhalsi)
Summary
Rajin, the central city, has a population of 70 000.
Detailed Analysis
Raseon Metropolitan Province contains the Rajin metropolitan area and Seonbong County. Its area is 798 km² and its population is about 140 000.
Rajin Metropolitan Area (라선시 Rajin-si)
Rajin has one district, Rajin District (라진구역 Rajin-guyeok).
Rajin has an area of 8.6 km² and an estimated population of 70 000. In addition, Rajin--Gwangok has an area of 2.4 km² and an estimated population of 3 000.
Seonbong County (선봉군 Seonbong-gun)
Seonbong has an area of 2.9 km² and an estimated population of 17 000.
Summary
Rajin, the central city, has a population of 70 000.
Detailed Analysis
Raseon Metropolitan Province contains the Rajin metropolitan area and Seonbong County. Its area is 798 km² and its population is about 140 000.
Rajin Metropolitan Area (라선시 Rajin-si)
Rajin has one district, Rajin District (라진구역 Rajin-guyeok).
Rajin has an area of 8.6 km² and an estimated population of 70 000. In addition, Rajin--Gwangok has an area of 2.4 km² and an estimated population of 3 000.
Seonbong County (선봉군 Seonbong-gun)
Seonbong has an area of 2.9 km² and an estimated population of 17 000.
North Korea (KP) Hamgyeongbuk Province
Hamgyeongbuk Province (함경북도 Hamgyeongbuk-do)
Summary
Cheongjin, the capital, is a city with a population of 400 000. The major towns of Musan (45 000), Gimchaek (30 000), and Gyeongseong (20 000) are county seats in the province. The major town of Gimchaek--Ssangpo-i-dong (30 000) in Gimchaek Metropolitan County is also in the province.
Detailed Analysis
Hamgyeongbuk Province contains the Cheongjin metropolitan area, 2 metropolitan counties, and 12 counties. Its area is 16 365 km² and its population is about 2 million.
Cheongjin Metropolitan Area (청진시 Cheongjin-si)
This area is divided into 7 districts: Cheong'am District (청암구역 Cheong'am-guyeok), Pohang District (포항구역 Pohang-guyeok), Puyun District (부윤구역 Puyun-guyeok), Ranam District (라남구역 Ranam-guyeok), Sin'am District (신암구역 Sin'am-guyeok), Songpyeong District (송평구역 Songpyeong-guyeok), and Sunam District (수남구역 Sunam-guyeok).
Cheongjin has an area of 37 km² and an estimated population of 400 000.
Hoeryeong Metropolitan County (회령시 Hoeryeong-si)
Hoeryeong has an area of 2.5 km² and an estimated population of 15 000.
Gimchaek Metropolitan County (김책시 Gimchaek-si)
Gimchaek has an area of 3.9 km² and an estimated population of 30 000. In addition, Gimchaek--Ssangpo-i-dong (쌍포2동) has an area of 5.4 km² and an estimated population of 30 000.
Buryeong County (부령군 Buryeong-gun)
Buryeong has an area of 1.0 km² and an estimated population of 6 000.
Gomusan (고무산) has an area of 1.0 km² and an estimated population of 6 000.
Eorang County (어랑군 Eorang-gun)
Eorang has an area of 1.5 km² and an estimated population of 9 000.
Eundeok County (은덕군 Eundeok-gun)
Eundeok has an area of 3.2 km² and an estimated population of 19 000.
Gilju County (길주군 Gilju-gun)
Gilju has an area of 3.4 km² and an estimated population of 17 000.
Gyeongseong County (경성군 Gyeongseong-gun)
Gyeongseong has an area of 3.2 km² and an estimated population of 20 000.
Hwadae County (화대군 Hwadae-gun)
This county is rural.
Hwaseong County (화성군 Hwaseong-gun)
Hwaseong has an area of 1.7 km² and an estimated population of 9 000.
Musan County (무산군 Musan-gun)
Musan has an area of 6.4 km² and an estimated population of 45 000.
Myeongcheon County (명천군 Myeongcheon-gun)
Myeongcheon has an area of 1.6 km² and an estimated population of 9 500.
Onseong County (온성군 Onseong-gun)
Onseong has an area of 2.4 km² and an estimated population of 14 000.
Saebyeol County (새별군 Saebyeol-gun)
Saebyeol has an area of 1.0 km² and an estimated population of 6 000.
Gogeonwon (고건원) has an area of 2.6 km² and an estimated population of 16 000.
Yeonsa County (연사군 Yeonsa-gun)
This county is rural.
Summary
Cheongjin, the capital, is a city with a population of 400 000. The major towns of Musan (45 000), Gimchaek (30 000), and Gyeongseong (20 000) are county seats in the province. The major town of Gimchaek--Ssangpo-i-dong (30 000) in Gimchaek Metropolitan County is also in the province.
Detailed Analysis
Hamgyeongbuk Province contains the Cheongjin metropolitan area, 2 metropolitan counties, and 12 counties. Its area is 16 365 km² and its population is about 2 million.
Cheongjin Metropolitan Area (청진시 Cheongjin-si)
This area is divided into 7 districts: Cheong'am District (청암구역 Cheong'am-guyeok), Pohang District (포항구역 Pohang-guyeok), Puyun District (부윤구역 Puyun-guyeok), Ranam District (라남구역 Ranam-guyeok), Sin'am District (신암구역 Sin'am-guyeok), Songpyeong District (송평구역 Songpyeong-guyeok), and Sunam District (수남구역 Sunam-guyeok).
Cheongjin has an area of 37 km² and an estimated population of 400 000.
Hoeryeong Metropolitan County (회령시 Hoeryeong-si)
Hoeryeong has an area of 2.5 km² and an estimated population of 15 000.
Gimchaek Metropolitan County (김책시 Gimchaek-si)
Gimchaek has an area of 3.9 km² and an estimated population of 30 000. In addition, Gimchaek--Ssangpo-i-dong (쌍포2동) has an area of 5.4 km² and an estimated population of 30 000.
Buryeong County (부령군 Buryeong-gun)
Buryeong has an area of 1.0 km² and an estimated population of 6 000.
Gomusan (고무산) has an area of 1.0 km² and an estimated population of 6 000.
Eorang County (어랑군 Eorang-gun)
Eorang has an area of 1.5 km² and an estimated population of 9 000.
Eundeok County (은덕군 Eundeok-gun)
Eundeok has an area of 3.2 km² and an estimated population of 19 000.
Gilju County (길주군 Gilju-gun)
Gilju has an area of 3.4 km² and an estimated population of 17 000.
Gyeongseong County (경성군 Gyeongseong-gun)
Gyeongseong has an area of 3.2 km² and an estimated population of 20 000.
Hwadae County (화대군 Hwadae-gun)
This county is rural.
Hwaseong County (화성군 Hwaseong-gun)
Hwaseong has an area of 1.7 km² and an estimated population of 9 000.
Musan County (무산군 Musan-gun)
Musan has an area of 6.4 km² and an estimated population of 45 000.
Myeongcheon County (명천군 Myeongcheon-gun)
Myeongcheon has an area of 1.6 km² and an estimated population of 9 500.
Onseong County (온성군 Onseong-gun)
Onseong has an area of 2.4 km² and an estimated population of 14 000.
Saebyeol County (새별군 Saebyeol-gun)
Saebyeol has an area of 1.0 km² and an estimated population of 6 000.
Gogeonwon (고건원) has an area of 2.6 km² and an estimated population of 16 000.
Yeonsa County (연사군 Yeonsa-gun)
This county is rural.
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