Seosan
Seosan
서산시 | |
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| Korean transcription(s) | |
| • Hangul | 서산시 |
| • Hanja | 瑞山市 |
| • Revised Romanization | Seosan-si |
| • McCune–Reischauer | Sŏsan-si |
Left: Yonghyeon-ri Rock-carved triad buddha, Haemi Martyrs Shrine, Haemee Eupseong Fortress, Bowonsal Temple Ruin, Right: Samgilbo harbour, Ganworam Hermitage, Hwangguem mountain and cave, Gaesimsa Temple (all item from above to bottom) | |
Location in South Korea | |
| Coordinates: 36°46′54″N 126°27′08″E / 36.78167°N 126.45222°E | |
| Country | South Korea |
| Region | Chungcheong |
| Administrative divisions | 1 eup, 9 myeon, 5 dong |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Lee Wan-seop (이완섭) |
| Area | |
• Total | 742.28 km2 (286.60 sq mi) |
| Population (September 2024) | |
• Total | 175,144 |
| • Dialect | Chungcheong |
| Time zone | UTC+9 (Korea Standard Time) |
| City Bird | Baikal Teal and Black-Winged Stilt |
| City Flower | Chrysanthemum |
| City Tree | Pine tree |
| Website | www |
Seosan (Korean: 서산; Korean pronunciation: [sʰʌ.san]) is a city in South Chungcheong Province, South Korea, with a population of roughly 175,000 according to the 2017 census. Located at the northwestern end of South Chungcheong Province, it is bounded by Dangjin, Naepo New Town, Yesan-gun and Hongseong-gun on the east, Taean-gun and the Yellow Sea on the west, 125 km (78 mi) south of Seoul, 159 km (99 mi) northwest of Daejeon and 34 km (21 mi) northwest of Naepo New Town. Seosan is the hub of transportation on the west coast where the Seohaean Expressway, Daejeon-Dangjin Expressway, and National Highways No. 29, 32, 38, and 45 intersect.