Gyeongsan
Gyeongsan
경산시 | |
|---|---|
| Korean transcription(s) | |
| • Hangul | 경산시 |
| • Hanja | 慶山市 |
| • Revised Romanization | Gyeongsan-si |
| • McCune–Reischauer | Kyŏngsan-si |
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 (September 2024) | |
• Total | 266,951 |
| • Density | 574.52/km2 (1,488.0/sq mi) |
| • Dialect | Gyeongsang |
| Area code | +82-53-8xx |
Gyeongsan (Korean: 경산; Korean pronunciation: [kjʌŋ.san]) is a 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.
Numerous universities are located in Gyeongsan, such as Yeungnam University, Daegu University, Daekyeung University, Catholic University of Daegu, Daegu Haany University and Gyeongil University.
Gyeongsan was the host for the 38th International Chemistry Olympiad (2 July 2006 – 11 July 2006).