Gyeongsan

Gyeongsan
경산시
Korean transcription(s)
 • Hangul경산시
 • Hanja
 • Revised RomanizationGyeongsan-si
 • McCune-ReischauerKyŏngsan-si
Flag of Gyeongsan
Official logo of Gyeongsan
Location in South Korea
Location in South Korea
Country South Korea
RegionYeongnam
Administrative divisions2 eup, 6 myeon, 6 dong
Area
 • Total411.58 km2 (158.91 sq mi)
Population
 (September 2024[1])
 • Total266,951
 • Density574.52/km2 (1,488.0/sq mi)
 • Dialect
Gyeongsang
Area code+82-53-8xx

Gyeongsan (Korean경산; 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).[citation needed]

  1. ^ "Population statistics". Korea Ministry of the Interior and Safety. 2024.