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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
FlagEmblem of Gyeongsan
Location in South Korea
Country	South Korea
Region	Yeongnam
Administrative divisions	2 eup, 6 myeon, 6 dong
Area
• Total	411.58 km (158.91 sq mi)
Population
• Total	266,951
• Density	574.52/km (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).

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.

Twin towns – sister cities

Gyeongsan is twinned with:

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

Administrative districts

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

Economy

The main economic industry of Gyeongsan City is the automobile parts industry. Representative companies include SL and Ajin Industries. There are also other large companies such as Tyco AMP and Kolon Industries.

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.

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. "List of major companies in Gyeongsan City". informative.kr. Retrieved 2024-11-28.
6. "welcome to Gyeongsan City Hall". Archived from the original on 2008-04-03. Retrieved 2008-01-26.

External links

• City government web site

v t e North Gyeongsang Province
Andong (capital)
	Specific city	Pohang Buk Nam
	Cities	Andong Gimcheon Gumi Gyeongju Gyeongsan Mungyeong Sangju Yeongcheon Yeongju
	Counties	Bonghwa Cheongdo Cheongsong Chilgok Goryeong Seongju Uiseong Uljin Ulleung Yecheon Yeongdeok Yeongyang

v t e South Korea cities with a 200,000+ population
2,000,000 and more	Seoul (capital) Busan Incheon Daegu
1,000,000–1,999,999	Daejeon Gwangju Suwon Ulsan Changwon Goyang Yongin
500,000–999,999	Seongnam Bucheon Cheongju Ansan Namyangju Jeonju Hwaseong Cheonan Anyang Gimhae Pohang Pyeongtaek Siheung Jeju City
200,000–499,999	Uijeongbu Paju Gumi Gimpo Jinju Gwangmyeong Wonju Gwangju Yangsan Asan Iksan Yeosu Gunpo Chuncheon Suncheon Gunsan Gyeongju Gyeongsan Geoje Sejong City Mokpo Gangneung Hanam Icheon Osan Yangju

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

• Gyeongsan
• Cities in North Gyeongsang Province