Heian-hoku Prefecture

Heian-hoku Prefecture (平安北道, Heian-hoku-dō) was one of the administrative divisions of Korea during Japanese rule, with its capital at Shingishū. The prefecture consisted of modern-day North Pyongan, North Korea.

Heian-hoku Prefecture
平安北道
Prefecture of Korea

CapitalShingishū
Today part ofNorth Korea
Heian-hoku Provincial Office

Population

Number of people by nationality according to the 1936 census:

  • Overall population: 1,620,882 people
    • Japanese: 22,363 people
    • Koreans: 1,578,605 people
    • Other: 19,914 people

Administrative divisions

Cities

Counties

See also

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