Pyeongchang-eup
Pyeongchang-eup
평창읍 | |
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Town | |
| Korean transcription(s) | |
| • Hangul | 평창읍 |
| • Hanja | 平昌邑 |
| • Revised Romanization | Pyeongchang-eup |
| • McCune-Reischauer | P'yŏngch'ang-ŭp |
 Map of the County of Pyeongchang | |
  Pyeongchang-eup Location of Pyeongchang-eup in South Korea | |
| Coordinates: 37°22′3″N 128°23′45″E / 37.36750°N 128.39583°E | |
| Country | South Korea |
| Province | Gangwon |
| County | Pyeongchang |
| Administrative divisions | 36 ri |
| Area | |
| • Total | 116.31 km2 (44.91 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 295 m (968 ft) |
| Population (2008)[1] | |
| • Total | 9,940 |
| • Density | 85/km2 (220/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+9 (Korea Standard Time) |
Pyeongchang-eup (평창읍) is a town in South Korea and the county seat of the county of Pyeongchang. The town has a surface area of 116.31 km2 (44.91 sq mi) and a population of 9,940. It is located on the left bank of the river Pyeongchanggang.
Economy[edit]
Its local activities include the production of tobacco, silk, and honey. It is also a tourist resort due to its location in an area popular with mountaineering and skiing activities.
Sport[edit]
The county of Pyeongchang is the host city of the 2018 Winter Olympics and Paralympics. However, none of the events were held in the actual city of Pyeongchang-eup.
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[c1] Cancelled due to World War II
 Olympic Games portal |
