Country South Korea Administrative divisions 1 eup, 4 myeon, 7 dong Population 282,371 (31 Mar 2014) Province South Gyeongsang Province | Region Yeongnam Area 484.5 km² Local time Monday 1:19 PM Dialect South Gyeongsang Province | |
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Weather 16°C, Wind E at 21 km/h, 46% Humidity Colleges and Universities Youngsan University, Dongwon Institute of Science and Technology Points of interest Tongdosa, Geumjeongsan, Yangsan Tower, Daeunsan, Cheonseongsan | ||
Yangsan ([jaŋ.san]) is a city in Gyeongsangnam-do Province, South Korea.
Contents
- Map of Yangsan si Gyeongsangnam do South Korea
- Administrative divisions
- Attractions
- Railways
- Subway
- Bus
- Highways
- Sister cities
- References
Map of Yangsan-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea
Administrative divisions
Currently, Yangsan is made up of 1 Eup (administrative division), 4 Myeon (administrative division), and 7 Dong. There are plans, however, to create a new Ungsang-eup, which would include 4 dong.
Attractions
Yangsan is home to several attractions, including Tongdosa Temple, Yangsan Tower, and Yangsan Stadium.
Railways
Yangsan has two stations on the Gyeongbu Line: Mulgeum Station (물금역) and Wondong Station (원동역). The nearest KTX stations are Ulsan Station in Ulsan and Gupo Station in Busan.
Subway
Busan Subway Line 2 serves the city, with four stations currently operating: Yangsan Station, Namyangsan Station, Busan National University Yangsan Campus Station and Hopo Station. Two additional stations are currently planned.
Bus
The city of Yangsan is served by a local bus system. In addition to serving the city itself, there are long-distance local buses to Busan, as well as inter-city lines connecting to Ulsan, Changwon, Gyeongju, and several other cities.
Highways
The Gyeongbu Expressway (#1) and the Jungang Expressway Branch Line (#551) run through the city of Yangsan.
In addition, National Route 35 bisects the city center.