Gyeongsan

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Gyeongsan 경산시
Municipal City
Korean transcription(s)
• Hangul	경산시
• Hanja	慶山市
• Revised Romanization	Gyeongsan-si
• McCune–Reischauer	Kyŏngsan-si
Flag Emblem of Gyeongsan
Location in South Korea
Country	South Korea
Region	Yeongnam
Administrative divisions	2 eup, 6 myeon, 6 dong
Area
• Total	411.58 km2 (158.91 sq mi)
Population  (September 2024[1])
• Total	266,951
• Density	574.52/km2 (1,488.0/sq mi)
• Dialect	Gyeongsang
Area code	+82-53-8xx

Gyeongsan (Korean: 경산; Korean pronunciation: [kjʌŋ.san]) is a satellite city in North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. Its western border abuts the metropolitan city of Daegu, and much of Gyeongsan lies within the Daegu metropolitan area.

Numerous universities are located in Gyeongsan, such as Yeungnam University, Daegu University, Daekyeung University, Catholic University of Daegu, Daegu Haany University and Gyeongil University.

Gyeongsan was the host for the 38th International Chemistry Olympiad (2 July 2006 – 11 July 2006).^{[citation needed]}

The city flower is the magnolia which grows well even in poor soil conditions. The city bird is the magpie. Its clear song reflects the bright and hopeful spirits of citizens. The city tree is the ginkgo. It symbolizes the constant prosperity, perseverance and elegant traits of Gyeongsan citizens.^[2]

Gyeongsan is twinned with:^[3]

Gyeongsan is divided into 3 eup, 5 myeon and 7 dong. Amnyang was promoted to eup status on 1 January 2020.

The climate is mild because of its southern location. However, being landlocked makes its climate continental.

The amount of rainfall is less than the average yearly rainfall of Korea, due to its geographical characteristics.^[5]

• Hwanseongsa, temple

• List of cities in South Korea

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Gyeongsan.

• City government web site

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