Myonggan County
| Myonggan County 명간군 | |
|---|---|
| County | |
| Korean transcription(s) | |
| • Hanja | 明澗郡 |
| • McCune-Reischauer | MyÅnggan kun |
| • Revised Romanization | Myeonggan-gun |
| Country | North Korea |
| Province | North Hamgyong Province |
| Administrative divisions | 1 Åp, 3 labor districts, 22 ri |
MyÅnggan County, formerly known as HwasÅng County, is a kun, or county, in North Hamgyong province, North Korea. Unlike many Korean districts that date from the Joseon Dynasty, Hwasong was created after liberation. YÅngan was established in 1952, separated from MyÅngch'Ån. In 1967 YÅngan was renamed to MyÅnggan, in 1981 to HwasÅng, and in 2004 to MyÅnggan.
MyÅnggan abuts the Sea of Japan (East Sea of Korea). Most of the land is rugged, with only one small plain along the Hwasongchon stream. The highest point in the county is Kiunbong. There are no ports, and the coastline is distinctively monotonous.
The chief streams of the county are the ÅŽrangch'Ån (ChosÅn'gÅl: 어랑천, Hancha: æ¼éƒŽå·) and MyÅngganch'Ån (ChosÅn'gÅl: 명간천, Hancha: 明澗å·). More than 80% of the county is taken up by forestland.
MyÅnggan is known for its pear orchards. In addition, livestock are widely raised. There are also coal mines in the county.
Political Prison Camp No. 16 is a large prison labor colony in the western part of the county.[1]
Administrative Divisions
MyÅnggan County is divided into 1 Åp (town), 3 rodongjagu (workers' districts) and 22 ri (villages):
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