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Daegok
대곡
Metropolitan City
Daegok
Montage of Daegok
Montage of Daegok
Location of Daegok in Anikatia
Location of Daegok in Anikatia
Country Anikatia
ProvincePyongtya
Districts2
Government
 • TypeMayor–Council
 • MayorKim Tae-yeon (AGU)
 • CouncilDaegok Metropolitan Council
Population
 (2010)
 • Total653,887
 • Rank
  1. 21
 • Dialect
Daegok
DemonymDaegokan
Time zoneAnikatia Standard Time
Postal code
14-400
Area code(+38) 021
Websitedaegok.gov.ank

Daegok (Anikatian: 대곡, Daegok; officially Daegok Metropolitan City), is the one of the regional cities in Pyongtya Province of Anikatia. It has a population of 653,887 inhabitants. The city is an economic, a historical cultural centre in Anikatia. Daegok is in the province of Pyongtya and is considered a port city.

History

Located in the fertile plains, famous for strawberries and exceptional produce, Daegok has been an important regional center in the province for centuries.

Administrative divisions

Daegok is divided into 2 gu (districts).

Economy

Daegok is the home of a key naval manufacturing shipyard of DN Manufacturing Industries Daegok Shipyard, and headquarters to Daegok Finance Corporation, Daegok Regional Power Company.

Shopping and commerce

Major department stores

Store Places of Branch in Daegok
Sunwoo Department Store Daegok
Huadai Department Store Daegok

Educational facilities

Universities

  • Daegok University

Other institutes of higher education

  • Daegok Art High School
  • Daegok College of Information Technology

Foreign schools

  • Daegok International Foreign School
  • Daegok Foreign School

Culture and attractions

Daegok not only features a variety of antique and souvenir shops, but also unique restaurants, attractions and accommodations.

Museums

  • Daegok Museum
  • Daegok Modern History Museum
  • Daegok National University Museum

Communications

Station or Newspaper Types
Daegok ACTV One TV, Radio
Daegok ACTV Two TV, Radio
Daegok ACTV FM Radio
Daegok ANBS-1 TV, Radio
Daegok ANBS-2 TV, Radio
Daegok RTA TV, Radio
The Antiytia Times Daily Newspaper
Anikatia Daily News Daily Newspaper

Transportation

Bus

Many city buses and taxis are available in Daegok. However, tourists are often advised to walk between points of interest when possible, as many attractions are near each other. Major express bus lines link Daegok with other cities in Anikatia at two primary bus terminals.

National railway

Daegok lies on the Pyong Line which connects it to other major cities and towns.

See also

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