Anyang, Gyeonggi

Anyang
안양시
Korean transcription(s)
 • Hangul안양시
 • Hanja安養市
 • Revised RomanizationAnyang-si
 • McCune–ReischauerAnyang-si
Anyang city from Suri mountain.
Anyang city from Suri mountain.
Flag of Anyang
Official logo of Anyang
Location in South Korea
Location in South Korea
Country South Korea
RegionGyeonggi Province (Sudogwon)
First mention415
City status1967
Administrative divisions2 gu (Manan District & Dongan District), 31 dong
Area
 • Total58.46 km2 (22.57 sq mi)
Elevation
47 m (154 ft)
Population
 (September 2024[1])
 • Total551,228
 • Density10,188.92/km2 (26,389.2/sq mi)
 • Dialect
Seoul
 • Households
224,501
Postal code
13900 to 14199
Area code(+82) 31
Websiteanyang.go.kr

Anyang (Korean안양; Korean pronunciation: [a.njaŋ]) is a city in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. With a population of approximately 600,000, it is the 20th largest city in South Korea. It is a satellite city of Seoul and located approximately 21 km (13 mi) south of Seoul, and 19 km (12 mi) north of Suwon. It is connected to Seoul via the Seoul Subway Line 1 and Line 4. The City motto of Anyang is "Livable city, Proud citizens". City symbols are a grape mascot named 'Podong-i', Forsythia (flower), Ginkgo (tree), and eagles.[2]

  1. ^ "Population statistics". Korea Ministry of the Interior and Safety. 2024.
  2. ^ "The symbol of the city - ANYANG CITY". 16 April 2010. Archived from the original on 16 April 2010.