Anyang, Gyeonggi
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Anyang (Korean pronunciation: [a.njaŋ]) is a city in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. With a population of approximately 600,000, it is the 20th largest city in South Korea. It is a satellite city of Seoul and located approximately 21 km (13 mi) south of Seoul, and 19 km (12 mi) north of Suwon. It is connected to Seoul via the Seoul Subway Line 1 and Line 4. The City motto of Anyang is "Livable city, Proud citizens". City symbols are a grape mascot named 'Podong-i', Forsythia (flower), Ginkgo (tree), and eagles.[1]
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Anyang
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Korean transcription(s) | |
• Hangul | 안양시 |
• Hanja | 安養市 |
• Revised Romanization | Anyang-si |
• McCune–Reischauer | Anyang-si |
Country | South Korea |
Region | Gyeonggi Province (Sudogwon) |
First mention | 415 |
City status | 1967 |
Administrative divisions | 2 gu (Manan Gu & Dongan Gu), 31 dong |
Area | |
• Total | 58.46 km2 (22.57 sq mi) |
Elevation | 47 m (154 ft) |
Population (31 October 2016) | |
• Total | 595,644 |
• Density | 10,188.92/km2 (26,389.2/sq mi) |
• Dialect | Seoul |
• Households | 224,501 |
Postal code | 13900 to 14199 |
Area code | (+82) 31 |
Website | anyang.go.kr |
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