Anseong
Anseong (Korean pronunciation: [an.sʌŋ]) is a city in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, 80 kilometres (50 mi) south of Seoul. Its geographical location is 37°0′N 127°16′E.
Anseong
안성시 | |
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Municipal City | |
| Korean transcription(s) | |
| • Hangul | 안성시 |
| • Hanja | 安城市 |
| • Revised Romanization | Anseong-si |
| • McCune-Reischauer | Ansŏng-si |
Downtown Anseong | |
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Flag Emblem of Anseong | |
| Country | South Korea |
| Region | Gyeonggi Province (Sudogwon) |
| Administrative divisions | 1 eup, 11 myeon, 3 dong |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Kim Bo-ra (Democratic) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 554.2 km2 (214.0 sq mi) |
| Population (July 13, 2013) | |
| • Total | 190,095 |
| • Density | 340/km2 (890/sq mi) |
| • Dialect | Gyeonggi |
Anseong promotes itself as "The City of Masters". It is known for producing brassware and arts and crafts. From late spring to fall, Anseong holds its own Namsadang Neuri Festival. The agriculture of Anseong is centered around Asian pears, grapes, ginseng, and rice.
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