Yangsan
| Yangsan 양산시 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Municipal City | ||
| Korean transcription(s) | ||
| • Hangul | 양산시 | |
| • Hanja | 梁山市 | |
| • Revised Romanization | Yangsan-si | |
| • McCune-Reischauer | Yangsan-si | |
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 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 | 282,371 | |
| • Density | 582.79/km2 (1,509.4/sq mi) | |
| • Dialect | Gyeongsang | |
Yangsan is a city in Gyeongsangnam-do Province, South Korea.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 焼酒洞 | 3 dong |
| Jungang-dong | 중앙동 | 中央洞 | 5 dong |
| Pyeongsan-dong | 평산동 | 平山洞 | 1 dong |
Attractions
Yangsan is home to several attractions, including Tongdosa Temple, Yangsan Tower, and Yangsan Stadium.
Transportation
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 four stations currently operating: Yangsan Station, Namyangsan Station, Busan National University Yangsan Campus Station and Hopo Station. Two additional stations are currently planned.
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, South Korea (Sept. 17, 1998)
Yurihonjō, Akita, Japan (Oct. 10, 1998)[3]
See also
References
External links
Coordinates: 35°20′N 129°02′E / 35.333°N 129.033°E