Jangseong County
Jangseong County (Korean: 장성군; RR: Jangseong-gun) is a county in South Jeolla Province, South Korea.
Jangseong
장성군 | |
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County | |
| Korean transcription(s) | |
| • Hangul | 장성군 |
| • Hanja | 長城郡 |
| • Revised Romanization | Jangseong-gun |
| • McCune-Reischauer | Changsŏng-gun |
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Flag Emblem of Jangseong | |
Location in South Korea | |
| Country | South Korea |
| Region | Honam |
| Administrative divisions | 1 eup, 10 myeon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 518.65 km2 (200.25 sq mi) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 55,986 |
| • Density | 108/km2 (280/sq mi) |
| • Dialect | Jeolla |
Jangseong is in the southern region of the Korean peninsula and Gwangju and Naju is the nearest city from Jangseong. In South Jeolla, it near the northern border of its province, meeting North Jeolla.
Jangseong is assumed to be the birthplace of Hong Gildong. The festival host bowing place with local river. Hong Gildong festival was chosen as superior festival of South Jeolla.
The Republic of Korea Army Armor School is located in the county.
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