Kechon ( Kor. 개천 시 ) is a city in the DPRK in the province of Pyongan Namdo .
| City | |
| Kecheon | |
|---|---|
| cor. 개천 | |
| A country |  DPRK |
| Region | Pyongan Namdo |
| History and geography | |
| Square | 738 km² |
| Timezone | UTC + 9: 00 |
| Population | |
| Population | 319,554 [1] people ( 2008 ) |
| Nationalities | Koreans |
| Official language | Korean |
| Digital identifiers | |
| Telephone code | +850 49xxxxx |
Content
Geography
To Kechkhonu stretches a mountain chain consisting of such mountains as Myohsansan , Chkhansan , Chehonsonsan , Cheonrensan . The highest peak is Paekthaphsan . The important rivers are the Tedongan and the Choncheon . 61% of the city is forested.
Economy
The city is rich in water resources, so there are several reservoirs. Agriculture is developing extensively , including livestock and orchards. The main industrial sectors of the city are machining and metalworking , as well as the mining industry .
Tourism
Interesting tourist sites in Kecheon are Sonam Cave, Theripsha Temple with a nine-tier stone pagoda , Changhamson Fortress, Thosson and Coasanson , Namsa dolmen , a group of dolmens in Mukphansana . There is also Yonphun Lake, which was established in 1956, and Yonwon Cave, which was discovered in 1966 and is a nature monument of the DPRK No. 43.
See also
- DPRK Cities