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.
Pyeongchang-eup
평창읍 | |
|---|---|
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) |
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.