Municipal City in Yeongnam, South Korea
Gyeongsan (Korean : 경산 ; Korean pronunciation: [kjʌŋ.san] ) is 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 .
Symbols of City
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.[1]
International Chemistry Olympiad
Gyeongsan was the host for the 38th International Chemistry Olympiad (2 July 2006 - 11 July 2006).
Twin towns – sister cities
Gyeongsan is twinned with:[2]
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[3]
중방동
中方洞
Location
Gyeongsan city lies mid-eastern part of Gyeongsangbuk-do . It is close to several big cities such as Daegu , Ulsan , Busan and many other places.
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.[4]
Climate data for Gyeongsan (1993–2020 normals)
Month
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)
5.7 (42.3)
8.7 (47.7)
14.5 (58.1)
20.8 (69.4)
26.2 (79.2)
29.2 (84.6)
31.3 (88.3)
32.0 (89.6)
27.3 (81.1)
22.2 (72.0)
14.9 (58.8)
7.6 (45.7)
20.0 (68.0)
Daily mean °C (°F)
0.5 (32.9)
3.0 (37.4)
8.0 (46.4)
14.0 (57.2)
19.4 (66.9)
23.0 (73.4)
26.2 (79.2)
26.7 (80.1)
21.7 (71.1)
15.7 (60.3)
8.8 (47.8)
2.2 (36.0)
14.1 (57.4)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)
−4.0 (24.8)
−2.0 (28.4)
2.5 (36.5)
8.1 (46.6)
13.4 (56.1)
18.2 (64.8)
22.5 (72.5)
22.9 (73.2)
17.5 (63.5)
10.5 (50.9)
3.6 (38.5)
−2.4 (27.7)
9.2 (48.6)
Average precipitation mm (inches)
19.1 (0.75)
26.9 (1.06)
52.4 (2.06)
77.7 (3.06)
81.9 (3.22)
124.5 (4.90)
218.9 (8.62)
231.1 (9.10)
151.9 (5.98)
53.8 (2.12)
33.4 (1.31)
20.1 (0.79)
1,091.7 (42.98)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.1 mm)
3.5
3.9
6.3
6.9
7.5
8.0
12.2
11.1
8.1
4.3
4.3
3.1
79.2
Source: Korea Meteorological Administration [5]
Religion
See also
References
External links
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