| Gyeongsan | |
| Native Name: | Korean: 경산시 |
| Settlement Type: | Municipal City |
| Translit Lang1: | Korean |
| Translit Lang1 Type1: | Hangul |
| Translit Lang1 Info1: | Korean: 경산시 |
| Translit Lang1 Type2: | Hanja |
| Translit Lang1 Info2: | Korean: {{linktext|慶|山|市 |
| Translit Lang1 Info3: | Gyeongsan-si |
| Translit Lang1 Info4: | Kyŏngsan-si |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Type1: | Region |
| Subdivision Name1: | Yeongnam |
| Population Blank1 Title: | Dialect |
| Population Blank1: | Gyeongsang |
| Area Total Km2: | 411.58 |
| Population As Of: | December 31, 2009 |
| Population Total: | 236459 |
| Population Density Km2: | 574.52 |
| Area Code: | +82-53-8xx |
| Parts Type: | Administrative divisions |
| Parts: | 2 eup, 6 myeon, 6 dong |
| Image Blank Emblem: | Gyeongsan logo.png |
| Blank Emblem Type: | Emblem of Gyeongsan |
Gyeongsan (; pronounced as /ko/) is satellite city in North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. Its western border abuts the metropolitan city of Daegu, and much of Gyeongsan lies within the Daegu metropolitan area.
Numerous universities are located in Gyeongsan, such as Yeungnam University, Daegu University, Daekyeung University, Catholic University of Daegu, Daegu Haany University and Gyeongil University.
Gyeongsan was the host for the 38th International Chemistry Olympiad (2 July 2006 - 11 July 2006).
The city flower is the magnolia which grows well even in poor soil conditions. The city bird is the magpie. Its clear song reflects the bright and hopeful spirits of citizens. The city tree is the ginkgo. It symbolizes the constant prosperity, perseverance and elegant traits of Gyeongsan citizens.[1]
See also: List of twin towns and sister cities in South Korea. Gyeongsan is twinned with:[2]
Gangdong (Seoul), South Korea
Jōyō, Japan Sinan, South Korea
Xihai'an, ChinaGyeongsan is divided into 3 eup, 5 myeon and 7 dong. Amnyang was promoted to eup status on 1 January 2020.
| Name | Hangeul | Hanja | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hayang-eup | 하양읍 | 河陽邑 | |
| Jillyang-eup | 진량읍 | 珍良邑 | |
| Amnyang-eup | 압량읍 | 押梁邑 | |
| Wachon-myeon | 와촌면 | 瓦村面 | |
| Jain-myeon | 자인면 | 慈仁面 | |
| Yongseong-myeon | 용성면 | 龍城面 | |
| Namsan-myeon | 남산면 | 南山面 | |
| Namcheon-myeon | 남천면 | 南川面 | |
| Jungang-dong | 중앙동 | 中央洞 | |
| Dongbu-dong | 동부동 | 東部洞 | |
| Seobu 1-dong | 서부1동 | 西部一洞 | |
| Seobu 2-dong | 서부2동 | 西部二洞 | |
| Nambu-dong | 남부동 | 南部洞 | |
| Bukbu-dong | 북부동 | 北部洞 | |
| Jungbang-dong[3] | 중방동 | 中方洞 |
The climate is mild because of its southern location. However, being landlocked makes its climate continental.
The amount of rainfall is less than the average yearly rainfall of Korea, due to its geographical characteristics.[4]