North Chungcheong facts for kids
North Chungcheong Province, or Chungcheongbuk-do (Korean pronunciation: [tɕʰuŋtɕʰʌŋbukt͈o]), is a province in the centre of South Korea. It was formed in 1896 from the northeastern half of the former Chungcheong province. The provincial capital is Cheongju.
Quick facts for kids North Chungcheong Province |
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| 전라북도 | |
| Province | |
| Country | South Korea |
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| Region | Hoseo |
| Capital | Cheongju |
| - elevation | 39 m (128 ft) |
| - coordinates | 36°38′N 127°29′E / 36.633°N 127.483°E |
| Area | 7,433 km² (2,870 sq mi) |
| Population | 1,578,934 (October 2014) |
| Density | 212 /km² (549 /sq mi) |
| Subdivisions | 3 cities (Si); 8 counties (Gun) |
| Governor | Lee Si-jong |
See also
In Spanish: Provincia de Chungcheong del Norte para niños
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