Kusong

Kusong
구성시
Municipal City
Korean transcription(s)
  Chosŏn'gŭl
  Hancha
  McCune-Reischauer Kusŏng si
  Revised Romanization Guseong-si
Country North Korea
Province North Pyongan Province
Administrative divisions 24 tong, 18 ri
Area
  Total 666.8 km2 (257.5 sq mi)
Population (2008)
  Total 196,515

Kusŏng is a city in central North Pyongan province, North Korea. It borders Taegwan to the north, Taechon to the east, Kwaksan and Chongju to the south, and Chonma to the north. The highest point is Chongryongsan (청룡산, 920 m). The year-round average temperature is 8.2 °C, with a January average of -9.6 °C and an August average of 23.3 °C. 1300 millimeters of rain fall in a typical year. 22% of the county's area is cultivated; 64% is forested.

Educational institutions located in Kusong include Kusong Mechanical College and Kusong Industrial College. Historical relics include the Koryo-dynasty Kuju Castle.

Administrative Divisions

The city is divided into 25 neighborhoods (dong) and 18 villages (ri).

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Coordinates: 39°58′N 125°10′E / 39.967°N 125.167°E / 39.967; 125.167

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