Jeongeup
Jeongeup
정읍시 | |
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| Korean transcription(s) | |
| • Hangul | 정읍시 |
| • Hanja | 井邑市 |
| • Revised Romanization | Jeongeup-si |
| • McCune–Reischauer | Chŏngŭp-si |
From the top: Naejangsan, Jeongeup seen from Seonghwangsan | |
Location in South Korea | |
| Coordinates: 35°34′N 126°51′E / 35.567°N 126.850°E | |
| Country | South Korea |
| Region | Honam |
| Province | North Jeolla |
| Administrative divisions | 1 eup, 14 myeon, 12 dong |
| Area | |
• Total | 692.66 km2 (267.44 sq mi) |
| Population (March, 2022) | |
• Total | 106,187 |
| • Density | 153/km2 (400/sq mi) |
| • Dialect | Jeolla |
Jeongeup (Korean: 정읍; Korean pronunciation: [tɕʌŋ.ɯp̚]), is a city in North Jeolla Province, South Korea. The city limits include Naejang-san National Park, a popular destination particularly in autumn due to its foliage. Jeongeup is on the Honam Expressway and Honam Line, with the Seohaean Expressway also within easy reach, providing links to Seoul and Mokpo.