| Yangsan | |
| Native Name: | Korean: 양산시 |
| Settlement Type: | Municipal City |
| Translit Lang1: | Korean |
| Translit Lang1 Type1: | Hangul |
| Translit Lang1 Info1: | Korean: 양산시 |
| Translit Lang1 Type2: | Hanja |
| Translit Lang1 Info2: | Korean: {{linktext|梁|山|市 |
| Translit Lang1 Info3: | Yangsan-si |
| Translit Lang1 Info4: | Yangsan-si |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Type1: | Region |
| Subdivision Name1: | Yeongnam |
| Population Blank1 Title: | Dialect |
| Population Blank1: | Gyeongsang |
| Area Total Km2: | 484.52 |
| Population As Of: | March 31, 2014 |
| Population Total: | 342,371 |
| Population Density Km2: | 582.79 |
| Parts Type: | Administrative divisions |
| Parts: | 1 eup, 4 myeon, 7 dong |
| Image Blank Emblem: | Yangsan logo.png |
| Blank Emblem Type: | Emblem of Yangsan |
Yangsan (pronounced as /ko/) is a city in Gyeongsangnam-do Province, South Korea.
It borders Ulsan to the northeast, Gijang-gun and Geumjeong-gu in Busan to the southeast, Gimhae to the southwest, and Miryang to the northwest. City Hall is located in Nambu-dong, Yangsan-si.
Currently, Yangsan is made up of 1 Eup (administrative division), 4 Myeon (administrative division) and 8 Dong.
| Name | Hangul | Hanja | Subdivisions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mulgeum-eup | 물금읍 | 勿禁邑 | 4 ri | |
| Dong-myeon | 동면 | 東面 | 8 ri | |
| Sangbuk-myeon | 상북면 | 上北面 | 9 ri | |
| Wondong-myeon | 원동면 | 院東面 | 8 ri | |
| Habuk-myeon | 하북면 | 下北面 | 8 ri | |
| Gangseo-dong | 강서동 | 江西洞 | 3 dong | |
| Deokgye-dong | 덕계동 | 德溪洞 | 2 dong | |
| Samseong-dong | 삼성동 | 三城洞 | 4 dong | |
| Seochang-dong | 서창동 | 西倉洞 | 3 dong | |
| Soju-dong | 소주동 | 燒酒洞 | 3 dong | |
| Jungang-dong | 중앙동 | 中央洞 | 5 dong | |
| Pyeongsan-dong | 평산동 | 平山洞 | 1 dong |
Yangsan City means that it will open up as a future city with a bright, hopeful 21st century like magnolia, the flower of the city, and symbolizes Yangsan's strong will to build a first-class mass-production as the center of economy, society and culture in the eastern inland.[1]
Yangsan has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen: Cwa) with very warm summers and cold winters.
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.
Busan Subway Line 2 serves the city, with five stations currently operating: Yangsan Station, Namyangsan Station, Busan National University Yangsan Campus station, Jeungsan station and Hopo station. An additional station that will connect with the Yangsan Metro is currently under construction.
Yangsan Metro is under construction and is scheduled to open in 2024.
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.
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.