Kumya County


Kŭmya County is a county in South Hamgyŏng province, North Korea. It borders the Sea of Japan to the east.

Physical features

To the west, there are high mountains but the eastern portion of the county is flat. The highest peak is Chŏngamsan. The chief river is the Ryonghŭng. Several islands are situated around the Songjŏn Bay. Forestland makes up about 30% of the county's area.

Administrative divisions

Kŭmya county is divided into 1 ŭp, 4 rodongjagu and 50 ri :

Economy

Agriculture and fishery

The chief form of agriculture in the county is rice cultivation. In addition, maize, soybeans, and wheat are produced; there are also orchards. There are no ports, although some fishing is done along the coast.

Mining and manufacturing

Machine industry has been well-developed in the region. There are also mines exploiting the local deposits of lignite, graphite, and gold.

Transport

The county is served by rail and road. Kŭmya Station is on the P'yongra Line of the Korean State Railway. The road system is well-developed, thanks to the level terrain.