Asan

Asan
아산시
Korean transcription(s)
 • Hangul아산시
 • Hanja牙山市
 • Revised RomanizationAsan-si
 • McCune–ReischauerAsan-si
Asan Post office
Asan Post office
Flag of Asan
Location in South Korea
Location in South Korea
Coordinates: 36°47′N 126°59′E / 36.783°N 126.983°E / 36.783; 126.983
Country South Korea
RegionHoseo
Administrative divisions2 eup, 9 myeon, 6 dong
Government
 • mayorGyeong Gwi Park (박경귀)
Area
542.25 km2 (209.36 sq mi)
 • Urban
42.29 km2 (16.33 sq mi)
Population
 (September 2024[1])
353,603
 • Density529.41/km2 (1,371.2/sq mi)
 • Dialect
Chungcheong
Time zoneUTC+9 (Korea Standard Time)
Websiteasan.go.kr

Asan (Korean아산; Korean pronunciation: [a.san]) is a city in South Chungcheong Province, South Korea. It borders the Seoul Capital Area to the north. Asan has a population of approximately 300,000.

Asan is known for its many hot springs and is a city of spas.

Asan has grown into the neighboring village, Onyang-dong, which is also known for its hot springs.

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