Gyeongsan
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.
Gyeongsan
경산시 | |
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Municipal City | |
| Korean transcription(s) | |
| • Hangul | 경산시 |
| • Hanja | 慶山市 |
| • Revised Romanization | Gyeongsan-si |
| • McCune-Reischauer | Kyŏngsan-si |
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Flag Emblem of Gyeongsan | |
Location in South Korea | |
| Country | South Korea |
| Region | Yeongnam |
| Administrative divisions | 2 eup, 6 myeon, 6 dong |
| Area | |
| • Total | 411.58 km2 (158.91 sq mi) |
| Population (December 31, 2009) | |
| • Total | 236,459 |
| • Density | 574.52/km2 (1,488.0/sq mi) |
| • Dialect | Gyeongsang |
| Area code | +82-53-8xx |
Numerous universities are located in Gyeongsan, such as Yeungnam University, Daegu University, Daekyeung University, Catholic University of Daegu, Daegu Haany University and Gyeongil University.
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