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Gyeongsan

Gyeongsan
Hangul 경산시
Hanja 慶山市
Revised Romanization Gyeongsan-si
McCune-Reischauer Kyŏngsan-si
Statistics
Area 411.58 km² (158.91 sq mi)
Population (2002) 221,196 [1]
Population density 537.4 /km² (1,392 /sq mi)
Mayor Choi Byung-kuk
Administrative divisions 2 eup, 6 myeon, 6 dong
Location map

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.

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Symbols of City

The city flower is magnolia which has a very strong growing power so that it can grow well in a poor soil. The city bird is magpie. Its clear song reflects the bright and hopeful spirits of citizens. The city tree is the ginkgo. If symbolizes the constant prosperity, perseverance and elegant traits of Gyeongsan citizens.[2]

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:

Administrive districts

  • Hayang Eup(하양읍)
  • Jilyang 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)[3]

Location

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

Climate

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

The amount of rainfall is less the average yearly rainfall of Korea, due to its geographical characteristics. [4]

See also

References

  1. ^ http://www.gyeongsan.go.kr/index_sub.html?load=main02&subload=08&listyear=2003&Code=94
  2. ^ Gyeongsan Symbols, Gyeongsan City
  3. ^ <Original data from city webpage
  4. ^ welcome to Gyeongsan City Hall

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Coordinates: 35°49′N, 128°44′E

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