Ryongyon County
Ryongyon County
룡연군 | |
|---|---|
| Korean transcription(s) | |
| • Hanja | 龍淵郡 |
| • McCune-Reischauer | Ryongyŏn-gun |
| • Revised Romanization | Yongyeon-gun |
| Coordinates: 38°09′N 124°53′E / 38.150°N 124.883°E | |
| Country | North Korea |
| Province | South Hwanghae Province |
| Area | |
• Total | 490.7 km2 (189.5 sq mi) |
| Population (2008) | |
• Total | 90,102 |
| • Density | 180/km2 (480/sq mi) |
Ryongyŏn County is a county in western South Hwanghae province, North Korea. Its Yellow Sea coast is known for its natural environment and as an important habitat for plants and birds. Ryongyŏn was the first place in which Protestant Christianity was established in Korea, in the late 19th century.