Yangsan
Yangsan (Korean pronunciation: [jaŋ.san]) is a city in Gyeongsangnam-do Province, South Korea.
Yangsan
양산시 | |
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Korean transcription(s) | |
• Hangul | 양산시 |
• Hanja | 梁山市 |
• Revised Romanization | Yangsan-si |
• McCune-Reischauer | Yangsan-si |
Emblem of Yangsan | |
Location in South Korea | |
Country | South Korea |
Region | Yeongnam |
Administrative divisions | 1 eup, 4 myeon, 7 dong |
Area | |
• Total | 484.52 km2 (187.07 sq mi) |
Population (March 31, 2014) | |
• Total | 342,371 |
• Density | 582.79/km2 (1,509.4/sq mi) |
• Dialect | Gyeongsang |
Administrative divisions
Currently, Yangsan is made up of 1 Eup (administrative division), 4 Myeon (administrative division) and 7 Dong.[1] There are plans, however, to create a new Ungsang-eup, which would include 4 dong.[2]
Name | Hangul | Hanja | Subdivisions |
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Mulgeum-eup | 물금읍 | 勿禁邑 | 4 ri |
Dong-myeon | 동면 | 東面 | 8 ri |
Sangbuk-myeon | 상북면 | 上北面 | 9 ri |
Wondong-myeon | 원동면 | 院東面 | 8 ri |
Habuk-myeon | 하북면 | 下北面 | 8 ri |
Gangseo-dong | 강서동 | 江西洞 | 3 dong |
Deokgye-dong | 덕계동 | 德溪洞 | 2 dong |
Samseong-dong | 삼성동 | 三城洞 | 4 dong |
Seochang-dong | 서창동 | 西倉洞 | 3 dong |
Soju-dong | 소주동 | 燒酒洞 | 3 dong |
Jungang-dong | 중앙동 | 中央洞 | 5 dong |
Pyeongsan-dong | 평산동 | 平山洞 | 1 dong |
Attractions
- Tongdosa Temple
- Naewon Temple
- Yangsan Tower
- Yangsan Stadium
- Eden Valley Ski Resort
- Hongryong Falls
Transportations
Railways
Yangsan has two stations on the Gyeongbu Line: Mulgeum Station (물금역) and Wondong Station (원동역). The nearest KTX stations are Ulsan Station in Ulsan and Gupo Station in Busan.
Subway
Busan Subway Line 2 serves the city, with five stations currently operating: Yangsan Station, Namyangsan Station, Busan National University Yangsan Campus Station, Jeungsan station and Hopo Station. An additional station that can transit with Yangsan City Line is currently planned.
Yangsan City Line is under construction and is scheduled to open in 2024.
Bus
The city of Yangsan is served by a local bus system. In addition to serving the city itself, there are long-distance local buses to Busan, as well as inter-city lines connecting to Ulsan, Changwon, Gyeongju, and several other cities.
Highways
The Gyeongbu Expressway (#1) and the Jungang Expressway Branch Line (#551) run through the city of Yangsan.
In addition, National Route 35 bisects the city center.
Sister cities
- Jindo County, South Jeolla (Sept. 17, 1998)
- Yurihonjō, Akita, Japan (Oct. 10, 1998)[3]
Notable People
- Winter (Birthname: Kim Minjeong), member of aespa.
See also
References
- "Yangsan City Website: History". Archived from the original on 2008-11-03. Retrieved 2009-07-09.
- "Yangsan City Website: Sister Cities". Archived from the original on 2009-01-16. Retrieved 2009-07-09.