Pyongsong
Pyongsong (평성, Korean pronunciation: [pʰjʌŋ.sʌŋ], officially Phyongsong) is a city in North Korea, the capital city of South Pyongan province in western North Korea. The city is located about 32 kilometres northeast of Pyongyang, and was formally established in December 1969. It has a population of 284,386.
Pyongsong
평성시 | |
|---|---|
| Phyongsong | |
| Korean transcription(s) | |
| • Chosŏn'gŭl | 평성시 |
| • Hancha | 平城市 |
| • McCune-Reischauer | P'yŏngsŏng-si |
| • Revised Romanization | Pyeongseong-si |
City centre | |
Map of South Pyongan showing the location of Pyongsong | |
| Country | North Korea |
| Province | South P'yŏngan |
| Administrative divisions | 20 tong, 14 ri |
| Area | |
| • Municipal City | 381 km2 (147 sq mi) |
| Population (2008) | |
| • Municipal City | 284,386 |
| • Density | 750/km2 (1,900/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 236,609 |
| • Dialect | P'yŏngan |
| Time zone | UTC+9 (Pyongyang Time) |
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