Country South Korea Area 554.2 km² Local time Sunday 2:33 PM Dialect Gyeonggi Province | Region Sudogwon Population 190,095 (13 Jul 2013) Province Gyeonggi Province | |
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Administrative divisions 1 eup, 11 myeon, 3 dong Weather 8°C, Wind W at 10 km/h, 47% Humidity Colleges and Universities Hankyong National University, Dong‑ah Institute of Media an, Doowon Technical University, Anseong Campus of Korea Pol, Capital Baptist Theologic | ||
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Anseong ([an.sʌŋ]) is a city in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, 80 kilometres (50 mi) south of Seoul. Its geographical location is 37°0′N 127°16′E.
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- Map of Anseong si Gyeonggi do South Korea
- In and around anseong south korea
- Modern history
- Education
- Geography
- Administrative districts
- Sister Cities
- References
Map of Anseong-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
Anseong promotes itself as "The City of Masters". It is known for producing brassware and arts and crafts. From late spring to fall, Anseong holds its own Namsadang Neuri Festival. The agriculture of Anseong consists of Asian pears grapes, ginseng and rice.
In and around anseong south korea
Modern history
In 1963, Gosam town of Yongin was incorporateded by Anseong. At that time, Anseong was a county. In 1983, 6 towns ceded by Anseong and attached as a district of Pyeongtak. In 1998, Anseong county became Anseong city.
Education
Institutions of higher learning in Anseong include:
Hangyeore Middle and High School, a special school for North Korean refugees, is in Anseong.
Geography
Land area by type and usage:
Administrative districts
The city is divided into one eup (town) and 11 myeon (townships) and three dong (neighborhoods):