Taebaek
Municipal City in Gwandong, South Korea / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Taebaek (Korean: 태백; Korean pronunciation: [tʰɛ̝.bɛ̝k̚]) is a city in Gangwon province, South Korea. Its name is shared with that of the Taebaek Mountains. Situated at an elevation of 650 to 700 m (2,130 to 2,300 ft), Taebaek is the second highest city in South Korea, after Yongin.
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Taebaek
태백시 | |
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Korean transcription(s) | |
• Hangul | 태백시 |
• Hanja | 太白市 |
• Revised Romanization | Taebaek-si |
• McCune-Reischauer | T'aebaek-si |
Coordinates: 37°10′N 128°59′E | |
Country | South Korea |
Region | Gwandong |
Administrative divisions | 8 dong |
Area | |
• Total | 303.53 km2 (117.19 sq mi) |
Population (2023) | |
• Total | 38,918 |
• Density | 185/km2 (480/sq mi) |
• Dialect | Gangwon |
Climate | Dwb |
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