North Chungcheong Province
province in South Korea
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.
North Chungcheong Province | |
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 |
Website: eng.cb21.net (English) | |