Kowon County
Kowŏn County is a county in South Hamgyŏng province, North Korea. It lies at the southern tip of the province.
Kowon County
고원군 | |
|---|---|
County | |
| Korean transcription(s) | |
| • Hanja | 高原郡 |
| • McCune-Reischauer | Kowŏn kun |
| • Revised Romanization | Gowon-gun |
Propaganda murals at the Kowon-ŭp, North Korea. | |
Map of South Hamgyong showing the location of Kowon | |
| Country | North Korea |
| Province | South Hamgyong Province |
| Administrative divisions | 1 ŭp, 1 workers' district, 18 ri |
| Area | |
| • Total | 255 km2 (98 sq mi) |
| Population (2008) | |
| • Total | 94,963 |
| • Density | 370/km2 (960/sq mi) |
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