North Hamgyong Province
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This article is about the province of North Korea. For the hypothetical province claimed by the Republic of Korea, see North Hamgyeong Province, Republic of Korea.
North Hamgyong Province (Hamgyŏngbukdo, Korean pronunciation: [ham.ɡjʌŋ.buk̚.t͈o]) is the northernmost province of North Korea. The province was formed in 1896 from the northern half of the former Hamgyong Province.
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North Hamgyong Province
함경북도 | |
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Korean transcription(s) | |
• Chosŏn'gŭl | 함경북도 |
• Hancha | 咸鏡北道 |
• McCune-Reischauer | Hamgyŏngbuk-to |
• Revised Romanization | Hamgyeongbuk-do |
Country | North Korea |
Region | Kwanbuk |
Capital | Chongjin |
Subdivisions | 3 cities; 12 counties |
Government | |
• Party Committee Chairman | Ri Hi-yong[1] (WPK) |
• People's Committee Chairman | Ri Sang-kwan[1] |
Area | |
• Total | 20,345 km2 (7,855 sq mi) |
Population (2008)[2] | |
• Total | 2,327,362 |
• Density | 110/km2 (300/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+9 (Pyongyang Time) |
Dialect | Hamgyong, Yukjin |
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