Geoncheon

Geoncheon-eup
Korean transcription(s)
  Hangul건천읍
  Hanja乾川邑
  Revised RomanizationGeoncheon-eup
  McCune–ReischauerKŏnch'ŏn-ŭp
CountrySouth Korea
RegionGyeongju
Administrative divisions24 administrative ri (11 legal ri)
Government
  TypeGyeongju City
Area
  Total
90.46 km2 (34.93 sq mi)
Population
 (2008)
  Total
10,844
  Density120/km2 (300/sq mi)
DialectGyeongsang dialect

Geoncheon-eup is an eup or a town in the subdivision of the Gyeongju City, North Gyeongsang province, South Korea. Its 90.46 square kilometers are home to about 10,844 people. This population is served by three elementary schools, and one joint middle-high school.