Wangpicheon River | |
Pushpin Map: | South Korea |
Pushpin Map Caption: | Location of mouth |
Subdivision Type1: | Country |
Subdivision Name1: | South Korea |
Subdivision Type2: | Province |
Subdivision Name2: | North Gyeongsang Province |
Mouth Location: | Sea of Japan |
Mouth Coordinates: | 36.9709°N 129.4125°W |
The Wangpicheon River[1] (왕피천) is a river in eastern South Korea.[2] It flows from Yeongyang County, North Gyeongsang Province to the Sea of Japan, passing through Uljin County and covering a distance of about 61km (38miles). The river basins are currently designated as ecological and landscape preservation areas. The Wangpicheon watershed covers an area of roughly 513.71km2. It has excellent vegetation and natural scenery, and endangered species such as otter, goat, hawk, and rare plants live in the area, as well as a community of many species of fish.[3]