Cheongju

Cheongju, South Korea
청주시
Korean transcription(s)
 • Hangul청주시
 • Hanja淸州市
 • Revised RomanizationCheongju-si
 • McCune–ReischauerCh'ŏngju-si
A front view of Sangdang Fortress
A front view of Sangdang Fortress
Flag of Cheongju, South Korea
Official seal of Cheongju, South Korea
Anthem: You are so Dynamic
Location in South Korea
Location in South Korea
Coordinates: 36°38′N 127°29′E / 36.633°N 127.483°E / 36.633; 127.483
Country South Korea
RegionHoseo
First mention940
Founded1946
Administrative divisions4 gu, 30 legal dong, 3 eup, 10 myeon
Government
 • mayorLee Beom-seok (이범석)
Area
 • Total
940.3 km2 (363.1 sq mi)
Elevation
39 m (128 ft)
Population
 (September 2024[1])
 • Total
853,938
 • Density910/km2 (2,400/sq mi)
 • Dialect
Chungcheong
Time zoneUTC+9 (Korea Standard Time)
Postal code
28100~28899
Area code(+82) 43-2xx
Websitecheongju.go.kr/english/index.do

Cheongju (Korean청주; Korean pronunciation: [tɕʰʌŋ.dʑu]) is the capital and largest city of North Chungcheong Province in South Korea.

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