Anyang, Gyeonggi
Anyang
안양시 | |
|---|---|
| Korean transcription(s) | |
| • Hangul | 안양시 |
| • Hanja | 安養市 |
| • Revised Romanization | Anyang-si |
| • McCune–Reischauer | Anyang-si |
Location in South Korea | |
| Country | South Korea |
| Region | Gyeonggi Province (Sudogwon) |
| First mention | 415 |
| City status | 1967 |
| Administrative divisions | 2 gu (Manan District & Dongan District), 31 dong |
| Area | |
• Total | 58.46 km2 (22.57 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 47 m (154 ft) |
| Population (September 2024) | |
• Total | 551,228 |
| • Density | 10,188.92/km2 (26,389.2/sq mi) |
| • Dialect | Seoul |
| • Households | 224,501 |
| Postal code | 13900 to 14199 |
| Area code | (+82) 31 |
| Bird | Eagle |
| Flower | Forsythia |
| Tree | Ginkgo |
| Mascot | Podong-i |
| Website | anyang.go.kr |
Anyang (Korean: 안양; Korean pronunciation: [a.njaŋ]) is a city in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. With a population of approximately 600,000, it is the 20th largest city in South Korea. It is a satellite city of Seoul and located approximately 21 km (13 mi) south of Seoul, and 19 km (12 mi) north of Suwon. It is connected to Seoul via the Seoul Subway Line 1 and Line 4. The City motto of Anyang is "Livable city, Proud citizens". City symbols are a grape mascot named 'Podong-i', Forsythia (flower), Ginkgo (tree), and eagles.