Gyeongsan

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 km^2 (158.91 sq mi)
Population  (September 2024[1])
• Total	266,951
• Density	574.52/km^2 (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

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

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

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
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

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

• Hwanseongsa, temple

See also

• List of cities in South Korea

References

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

• City government web site

35°49′N 128°44′E