Gyeongsan

City in North Gyeongsang, South Korea

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Municipal City in Yeongnam, South Korea

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]

## City symbols

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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]

## Twin towns – sister cities

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See also: List of twin towns and sister cities in South Korea

Gyeongsan is twinned with:[3]

* Gangdong (Seoul), South Korea
* Jōyō, Japan
* Sinan, South Korea
* Xihai'an, China

## Administrative districts

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Map of Gyeongsan eup, myeon and dong

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

Name  | Hangeul  | Hanja

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Hayang-eup  | 하양읍  | 河陽邑
Jillyang-eup  | 진량읍  | 珍良邑
Amnyang-eup  | 압량읍  | 押梁邑
Wachon-myeon  | 와촌면  | 瓦村面
Jain-myeon  | 자인면  | 慈仁面
Yongseong-myeon  | 용성면  | 龍城面
Namsan-myeon  | 남산면  | 南山面
Namcheon-myeon  | 남천면  | 南川面
Jungang-dong  | 중앙동  | 中央洞
Dongbu-dong  | 동부동  | 東部洞
Seobu 1-dong  | 서부1동  | 西部一洞
Seobu 2-dong  | 서부2동  | 西部二洞
Nambu-dong  | 남부동  | 南部洞
Bukbu-dong  | 북부동  | 北部洞
Jungbang-dong[4] | 중방동  | 中方洞

## Climate

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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]

## Religion

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* Hwanseongsa, temple

## See also

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* List of cities in South Korea

## References

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1. ^ "Population statistics". Korea Ministry of the Interior and Safety. 2024.
2. ^ "Gyeongsan Symbols, Gyeongsan City". Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2007-09-30.
3. ^ "Sister/Friend Cities". gbgs.go.kr. Gyeongsan. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
4. ^ <Original data from city webpage
5. ^ "welcome to Gyeongsan City Hall". Archived from the original on 2008-04-03. Retrieved 2008-01-26.

## External links

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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Gyeongsan.

* City government web site

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* Ansan
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