Gyeongsan

Gyeongsan
경산시

Municipal City

Korean transcription(s)

• Hangul

경 산 시

• Hanja

慶山市

• Revised Romanization

Gyeongsan-si

• McCune-Reischauer

Kyŏngsan-si

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 (December 31, 2009)

• Total

236,459

• Density

574.52/km² (1,488.0/sq mi)

• Dialect

Gyeongsang

Gyeongsan is a 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, Catholic University of Daegu and Gyeongil University.

Symbols of City

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.^[1]

International Chemistry Olympiad

Gyeongsan was the host for the 38th International Chemistry Olympiad (2 July 2006 - 11 July 2006).

Sister cities

Gyeongsan has five sister cities:

Joyo, Japan
Jiaonan, Qingdao, China
Hangzhou, China
Gangdong-gu, South Korea
Sinan, South Korea

Administrive districts

Hayang Eup (하양읍)
Jillyang Eup (진량읍)
Wachon-myeon (와촌면)
Jain-myeon (자인면)
Yongseong-myeon (용성면)
Namsan-myeon (남산면)
Apyang-myeon (압량면)
Namcheon-myeon (남천면)
Jungang-dong (중앙동)
Dongbu-dong (동부동)
Seobu1-dong (서부1동)
Seobu2-dong (서부2동)
Nambu-dong (남부동)
Bukbu-dong (북부동)
Jungbang-dong (중방동)^[2]

Location

Gyeongsan city lies mid-western part of Gyeongsangbuk-do. It is close to several big cities such as Daegu, Ulsan, Busan and many other places.

Climate

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.^[3]

References

External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Gyeongsan.

City government web site

North Gyeongsang Province

Andong (capital)

Specific city

Pohang	Buk Nam

Cities

Counties

Cities in South Korea

Special city	Seoul

Metropolitan city	Busan Daegu Daejeon Gwangju Incheon Ulsan

Metropolitan autonomous city	Sejong

Provincial capital	Andong Changwon^B Cheongju^B Chuncheon Hongseong^C Jeonju^B Jeju^D Muan^C Suwon^B

Specific city	Ansan Anyang Bucheon^E Cheonan Gimhae^E Goyang Hwaseong^E Namyangju^E Pohang Seongnam Yongin

Municipal city	Anseong Asan Boryeong Chungju Dangjin Dongducheon Donghae Gangneung Geoje Gimcheon Gimje Gimpo Gongju Gumi Gunpo Guri Gunsan Gwacheon Gwangju Gwangmyeong Gwangyang Gyeongju Gyeongsan Gyeryong Hanam Icheon Iksan Jecheon Jeongeup Jinju Miryang Mokpo Mungyeong Namwon Naju Nonsan Osan Paju Pocheon Pyeongtaek Sacheon Samcheok Sangju Seosan Siheung Sokcho Suncheon Taebaek Tongyeong Uijeongbu Uiwang Wonju Yangju Yangsan Yeoju Yeongcheon Yeongju Yeosu

Administrative city	Seogwipo

Note: ^A also a provincial capital; ^B also designated as a special-status city; ^C a county, not a city; ^D also designated as an administrative city; and ^E does not have gus

Coordinates: 35°49′N 128°44′E / 35.817°N 128.733°E / 35.817; 128.733

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