Changnyeong-eup explained

Changnyeong-eup
Native Name:창녕읍
Native Name Lang:Changnyeong-eup
Settlement Type:Town
Translit Lang1:Korean
Translit Lang1 Type1:Hangul
Translit Lang1 Info1:창녕읍
Translit Lang1 Type2:Hanja
Translit Lang1 Info3:Changnyeong-eub
Leader Name:Chung Shik Kim 김충식
Leader Title:Mayor
Established Title:Established
Established Date:555
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:Gyeongnam
Population Blank1 Title:Dialect
Population Blank1:Gyeongsang
Area Total Km2:61.42
Elevation M:2
Population As Of:April 2013
Population Total:16,723
Parts Type:Administrative divisions
Parts:17 Legal village 법정리, 31 administrative villages 행정리, 161 neighborhoods 반
Blank Emblem Type:Emblem of Changnyeong

Changnyeong-eup (창녕읍, 昌寧邑) is a town (eup) in the administrative county of Changnyeong, South Gyeongsang Province, in South Korea.[1]

The town is Changnyeong county's administrative, business, and traffic center where most of the farm produce is bought and sold. It is nearly in the center of the county and is accessible via the Seoul-Busan expressway and national roads 5 and 24.

Changnyeong Town contains many national treasures and is situated in the middle of Changnyeong county's three major tourist attractions, Upo wetland, Bugok natural hotsprings, and Hwawang mountain.[1]

Etymology

Changnyeong (;)

Outline

Changnyeong is located in the central eastern part of Changnyeong county, with Miryang (밀양시) and Muan township (무안면) to the east, Goam township (고암면) to the north, Daeji township (대지면) and Yueo township (유어면) to the west, and Kyeseong township (계성면) to the south.The eastern part of the town is mountainous beginning with Mount Hwawang. The western part of the town has a hot and humid climate and is made up of rolling plains which are used for cultivating rice, onions, garlic, and peppers.[1]

History

Timeline of Changnyeong history:[2]

Administrative divisions

Educational Institutions

Cultural assets

Attractions

Hwawang Mountain, Changnyeong Downtown Market, Changnyeong History Museum, Seokbinggo

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Changyeong-Gun. English. eng.cng.go.kr.
  2. History of Changnyeong