Ichon County

Ich'ŏn County is a kun, or county, in northern Kangwŏn province, North Korea. The terrain is predominantly high and mountainous; the highest point is Myongidoksan, 1,585 meters above sea level. The county's borders run along the Masingryong and Ryongam ranges. The chief stream is the Rimjin River.

Ich'ŏn County
이천군
County
Korean transcription(s)
  Chosŏn'gŭl이천군
  Hancha
  McCune-ReischauerIch'ŏn-gun
  Revised RomanizationIcheon-gun
Map of Kangwon showing the location of Ichon
CountryNorth Korea
ProvinceKangwŏn Province
Administrative divisions1 ŭp, 22 ri
Area
  Total605 km2 (234 sq mi)
Population
 (2008)
  Total57,563
  Density95/km2 (250/sq mi)
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