Anyang, Gyeonggi
city in Gyeonggi province, South Korea
Anyang (Korean pronunciation: [a.njaŋ]) is a city in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. With a population about of 600,000 People, it is the 20th largest city in South Korea. It is a satellite city of Seoul and located about 21 km (13 mi) to south of Seoul, and 19 km (12 mi) to north of Suwon. It is connected to Seoul via the Seoul Subway Line 1 and Line 4.[1]
Anyang
안양시 | |
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| Korean transcription(s) | |
| • Hangul | 안양시 |
| • Hanja | 安養市 |
| • Revised Romanization | Anyang-si |
| • McCune–Reischauer | Anyang-si |
 Anyang city from Suri mountain. | |
 Flag | |
 Location in South Korea | |
| Coordinates: 37°23′33″N 126°55′37″E / 37.3925°N 126.9269°E | |
| Country |  South Korea |
| Region | Sudogwon |
| First mention | 415 |
| City status | 1967 |
| Administrative divisions | 2 gu (Manan Gu & Dongan Gu), 31 dong |
| Area | |
| • Total | 58.46 km2 (22.57 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 47 m (154 ft) |
| Population (31 October 2016) | |
| • Total | 595,644 |
| • Density | 10,188.92/km2 (26,389.2/sq mi) |
| • Dialect | Seoul |
| • Households | 224,501 |
| Postal code | 13900 to 14199 |
| Area code | (+82) 31 |
| Website | [1] |
Development
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The city has developed along the Anyang Stream, which is 32.2 km long. The city is divided into two halves; the Manan district and Dongan districts. The Dongan district has about 356,566 people and the Manan district has about 216,714 people. Anyang is famous for Anyang yuwonji and the Anyang art park. It has seven mountains. Mt. Suri is the most famous one.
References
change- ↑ "The symbol of the city - ANYANG CITY". 16 April 2010. Archived from the original on 16 April 2010.