Daegok
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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 |
| Province | Pyongtya |
| Districts | 2 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–Council |
| • Mayor | Kim Tae-yeon (AGU) |
| • Council | Daegok Metropolitan Council |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 653,887 |
| • Rank |
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| • Dialect | Daegok |
| Demonym | Daegokan |
| Time zone | Anikatia Standard Time |
| Postal code | 14-400 |
| Area code | (+38) 021 |
| Website | daegok.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
External links
- Daegok Metropolitan Government
- City of Daegok
- All About Daegok – The Official Anikatian Tourism Guide Site