Tuesday, June 26, 2007

South Korea (KR) Jeollanam Province

Jeollanam Province (전라남도 Jeollanam-do)

Summary

The cities of Mokpo (220 000) Suncheon (160 000), Yeosu (160 000) and the major towns of Gwangyang (25 000), Naju (25 000), and Hwasun (22 000) are county seats in the province. The major towns of Yeosu--Yeocheon (60 000) in Yeosu Metropolitan County and Gwangyang'eup (28 000) and Gwangyang--2.5 km W of Gwangyang (20 000) in Gwangyang Metropolitan County are also in the province.

Detailed Analysis

Jeollanam Province has an area of 11 858 km² and a population of 1 986 192 (2004). Its capital, Gwangju, is a separate metropolitan province.

Jeollanam Province is divided into 5 metropolitan counties and 17 ordinary counties.

Gwangyang Metropolitan County (광양시 Gwangyang-si) 446 km², population 137 601, 5 neighborhoods, 1 urban township, 6 rural townships

Gwangyang (73 006) has an has an area of 21 km² and an estimated population of 25 000. In addition, Gwangyang--Hutchison Container Terminal and Gwangyang--2.5 km W of Gwangyang have areas of 2.0 km² and 1.7 km² and estimated populations of zero and 20 000.

Gwangyang'eup (광양읍, 43 478 in urban township) has an area of 3.0 km² and an estimated population of 28 000.

Mokpo Metropolitan County (목포시 Mokpo-si) 47.9 km², population 241 717, 26 neighborhoods

Mokpo has an area of 15 km² and an estimated population of 220 000.

Naju Metropolitan County (나주시 Naju-si) 604 km², population 99 308, 6 neighborhoods, 1 urban township, 12 rural townships

Naju (37 636) has an area of 3.0 km² and an estimated population of 25 000. In addition, Naju--4 km S of Naju has an area of 1.3 km² and an estimated population of 9 000.

Suncheon Metropolitan County (순천시 Suncheon-si) 907 km², population 270 059, 13 neighborhoods, 1 urban township, 10 rural townships

Suncheon (197 000) has an area of 13.5 km² and an estimated population of 160 000.

Yeosu Metropolitan County (여수시 Yeosu-si) 498 km², population 305 312, 20 neighborhoods, 1 urban township, 6 rural townships

Yeosu (252 797) has an area of 11 km² and an estimated population of 160 000. In addition, Yeosu--10.5 km N of Yeosu, Yeosu--12.5 km N of Yeosu, Yeosu--Yeocheon (여천), and Yeosu--13.5 km N of Yeosu have areas of 7.2 km², 5.2 km², 5.1 km², 1.9 km² and estimated populations of 4 000, zero, 60 000, and zero.

Boseong County (보성군 Boseong-gun) 663 km², population 54 288, 2 urban townships, 10 rural townships

Boseong (10 798 in urban township) has an area of 1.0 km² and an estimated population of 7 000.

Beolgyo (벌교, 16 859 in urban township) has an area of 1.3 km² and an estimated population of 9 000.

Damyang County (담양군 Damyang-gun) 455 km², population 50 613, 1 urban township, 11 rural townships

This county is rural.

Gangjin County (강진군 Gangjin-gun) 496 km², population 43 550, 1 urban township, 10 rural townships

Gangjin (16 263 in urban township) has an area of 1.0 km² and an estimated population of 7 000.

Goheung County (고흥군 Goheung-gun) 776 km², population 86 747, 2 urban townships, 14 rural townships

Doyang (도양, 13 767 in urban township) has an area of 1.0 km² and an estimated population of 7 000.

Gokseong County (곡성군 Gokseong-gun) 547 km², population 34 396, 1 urban township, 10 rural townships

This county is rural.

Gurye County (구례군 Gurye-gun) 443 km², population 30 232, 1 urban township, 7 rural townships

Gurye (12 724 in urban township) has an area of 1.0 km² and an estimated population of 7 000.

Haenam County (해남군 Haenam-gun) 993 km², population 87 736, 1 urban township, 13 rural townships

Haenam (26 310 in urban township) has an area of 2.3 km² and an estimated population of 18 000.

Hampyeong County (함평군 Hampyeong-gun) 393 km², population 40 205, 1 urban township, 8 rural townships

This county is rural.

Hwasun County (화순군 Hwasun-gun) 786 km², population 75 023, 1 urban township, 12 rural townships

Hwasun (43 750 in urban township) has an area of 2.4 km² and an estimated population of 22 000.

Jangheung County (장흥군 Jangheung-gun) 618 km², population 46 568, 3 urban townships, 7 rural townships

Jangheung (16 335 in urban township) has an area of 1.3 km² and an estimated population of 9 000.

Jangseong County (장성군 Jangseong-gun) 519 km², population 50 200, 1 urban township, 10 rural townships

Jangseong (13 668 in urban township) has an area of 1.1 km² and an estimated population of 7 500.

Sangmudae Military Base (장성군 Sangmudae) in Samseo rural township (삼서, 3 566) has an area of 1.8 km² and an unknown estimated population.

Jindo County (진도군 Jindo-gun) 420 km², population 37 329, 1 urban township, 6 rural townships

Jindo (11 183 in urban township) has an area of 1.3 km² and an estimated population of 9 000.

Muan County (무안군 Muan-gun) 436 km², population 62 472, 2 urban townships, 7 rural townships

Muan (11 571 in urban township) has an area of 1.0 km² and an estimated population of 7 000.

Sinan County (신안군 Sinan-gun) 653 km², population 47 591, 1 urban township, 13 rural townships

This county is rural.

Wando County (완도군 Wando-gun) 392 km², population 59 950, 3 urban townships, 9 rural townships

Wando (21 125 in urban township) has an area of 1.1 km² and an estimated population of 7 500.

Yeong'am County (영암군 Yeong'am-gun) 544 km², population 62 336, 2 urban townships, 9 rural townships

Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries (현대삼호중공업 Hyeondae Samho Junggong'eop) in Samho urban township (삼호, 20 093) has an area of 1.5 km² and an estimated population of 2 000.

Yeonggwang County (영광군 Yeonggwang-gun) 473 km², population 62 959, 3 urban townships, 8 rural townships

Yeonggwang (21 960 in urban township) has an area of 1.8 km² and an estimated population of 13 000.

South Korea (KR) Gwangju Metropolitan Province

Gwangju Metropolitan Province (광주광역시 Gwangju-gwangyeoksi)

Summary

Gwangju is a major city with a population of 1 000 000. The city of Gwangju--Gwangsan (250 000) is also in Gwangju Metropolitan Province.

Detailed Analysis

Gwangju Metropolitan Province has an area of 501 km² and a population of 1 401 172 (2004).

Gwangju Metropolitan Province is divided into 5 districts subdivided into 90 neighborhoods:

Bukgu District (북구 Buk-gu) population 458 030, 26 neighborhoods

Donggu District (동구 Dong-gu) population 117 733, 13 neighborhoods

Gwangsan District (광산구 Gwangsan-gu) population 296 101, 19 neighborhoods

Gwangju--Gwangsan has an area of 21 km² and an estimated population of 250 000.

Gwangju--14 km W of Gwangju has an area of 1.5 km² and an estimated population of zero.

Namgu District (남구 Nam-gu) population 213 321, 16 neighborhoods

Seogu District (서구 Seo-gu) population 315 987, 16 neighborhoods

Gwangju, in all districts except for Gwangsan District, has an area of 57 km² and an estimated population of 1 000 000.

South Korea (KR) Jeollabuk Province

Jeollabuk Province (전라북도 Jeollabuk-do)

Summary

Jeonju, the capital, is a major city with a population of 600 000. The cities of Iksan (220 000) and Gunsan (100 000) and the major towns of Jeong'eup (45 000), Namwon (35 000), and Gimje (28 000) are county seats in the province.

Detailed Analysis

Jeollabuk Province has an area of 8 043 km² and a population of 1 906 742 (2004).

Jeollabuk Province is divided into 6 metropolitan counties and 8 ordinary counties.

Jeonju Metropolitan County (전주시 Jeonju-si) 206 km², population 622 472, 2 districts divided into 40 neighborhoods

The districts are Deokjin District (덕진구), with a population of 276 849 in 17 neighborhoods, and Wansan District (완산구 Wansan-gu), with a population of 345 623 in 23 neighborhoods.

Jeonju has an area of 40 km² and an estimated population of 600 000.

Gimje Metropolitan County (김제시) Gimje-si 545 km², population 105 195, 7 neighborhoods, 1 urban township, 14 rural townships

Gimje (45 901) has an area of 3.5 km² and an estimated population of 28 000.

Gunsan Metropolitan County (군산시 Gunsan-si) 378 km², population 265 168, 19 neighborhoods, 1 urban township, 10 rural townships

Gunsan (216 333) has an area of 14.5 km² and an estimated population of 150 000. In addition, Gunsan--7 km W of Gunsan has an area of 4.6 km² and an estimated population of 1 000.

Iksan Metropolitan County (익산시 Iksan-si) 507 km², population 322 378, 14 neighborhoods, 1 urban township, 14 rural townships

Iksan (245 033) has an area of 23 km² and an estimated population of 220 000.

Jeong'eup Metropolitan County (정읍시 Jeong'eup-si) 693 km², population 132 285, 8 neighborhoods, 1 urban township, 14 rural townships

Jeong'eup (75 249) has an area of 4.9 km² and an estimated population of 45 000.

Namwon Metropolitan County (남원시 Namwon-si) 752 km², population 96 243, 7 neighborhoods, 1 urban township, 15 rural townships

Namwon (55 467) has an area of 4.2 km² and an estimated population of 35 000.

Buan County (부안군 Buan-gun) 494 km², population 74 716, 1 urban township, 12 rural townships

Buan (21 663 in urban township) has an area of 1.9 km² and an estimated population of 13 000.

Gochang County (고창군 Gochang-gun) 607 km², population 65 203, 1 urban township, 13 rural townships

Gochang (20 297 in urban township) has an area of 1.5 km² and an estimated population of 11 000.

Imsil County (임실군 Imsil-gun) 597 km², population 33 008, 1 urban township, 11 rural townships

This county is rural.

Jangsu County (장수군 Jangsu-gun) 534 km², population 26 788, 1 urban township, 6 rural townships

This county is rural.

Jinan County (진안군 Jinan-gun) 789 km², population 30 757, 1 urban township, 10 rural townships

Jinan (11 367 in urban township) has an area of 1.0 km² and an estimated population of 6 000.

Muju County (무주군 Muju-gun) 632 km², population 26 183, 1 urban township, 5 rural townships

Muju (9 270 in urban township) has an area of 1.0 km² and an estimated population of 7 000.

Sunchang County (순창군 Sunchang-gun) 496 km², population 31 814, 1 urban township, 10 rural townships

Sunchang (10 028 in urban township) has an area of 1.0 km² and an estimated population of 7 000.

Wanju County (완주군 Wanju-gun) 821 km², population 82 482, 2 urban townships, 11 rural townships

An unidentified urban area 6.5 km NE of Samnye has an area of 3.1 km² and an estimated population of zero.

Samnye (삼례, 17 174 in urban township) has an area of 1.5 km² and an estimated population of 11 000.

South Korea (KR) Chungcheongnam Province

Cheongchongnam Province (충청남도 Chungcheongnam-do)

Summary

The city of Cheonan (300 000) and the major towns of Asan (60 000), Seosan (35 000), Hongseong (30 000), Boryeong (20 000), Gongju (20 000), Jochiwon (20 000) in Yeon'gi County, and Nonsan (20 000) are county seats in the province.

Detailed Analysis

Chungcheongnam Province has an area of 8 352 km² and a population of 1 953 406 (2004). Its capital, Daejeon, is a separate metropolitan province.

Chungcheongnam Province is divided into 7 metropolitan counties and 9 ordinary counties.

Asan Metropolitan County (아산시 Asan-si) 542 km², population 200 938, 6 neighborhoods, 1 urban township, 10 rural townships

Asan (89 800) has an area of 5.7 km² and an estimated population of 60 000.

Boryeong Metropolitan County (보령시 Boryeong-si) 568 km², population 108 861, 5 neighborhoods, 1 urban township, 10 rural townships

Boryeong (57 743) has an area of 2.6 km² and an estimated population of 20 000. In addition, Boryeong--Daecheon (대천 Daecheon) has an area of 1.1 km² and an estimated population of 8 000.

Cheonan Metropolitan County (천안시 Cheonan-si) 636 km², population 503 082, 14 neighborhoods, 4 urban townships, 8 rural townships

Cheonan (357 494) has an area of 21 km² and an estimated population of 300 000.

Seonghwan (성환, 30 121 in urban township) has an area of 1.2 km² and an estimated population of 7 000.

Gongju Metropolitan County (공주시 Gongju-si) 941 km², population 130 280, 6 neighborhoods, 1 urban township, 10 rural townships

Gongju (64 248) has an area of 2.5 km² and an estimated population of 20 000.

Gyeryeong Metropolitan County (계룡시 Gyeryeong-si) 60.7 km², population 31 174, 1 neighborhood, 2 rural townships

This county is rural.

Nonsan Metropolitan County (논산시 Nonsan-si) 555 km², population 135 572, 2 neighborhoods, 11 urban township, 2 rural townships

Nonsan (46 242) has an area of 2.7 km² and an estimated population of 20 000.

Ganggyeong (강경, 12 985 in urban township) has an area of 2.1 km² and an estimated population of 15 000.

Seosan Metropolitan County (서산시 Seosan-si) 739 km², population 150 131, 5 neighborhoods, 1 urban township, 9 rural townships

Seosan (71 730) has an area of 4.1 km² and an estimated population of 35 000.

Seosan Petrochemicals Complex 1/2 in Daesan urban township (대산, 17 721) has an area of 4.2 km² and an estimated population of zero. Seosan Petrochemicals Complex 3 in Daesan urban township (대산, 17 721) has an area of 1.7 km² and an estimated population of zero.

Buyeo County (부여군 Buyeo-gun) 625 km², population 83 260, 1 urban township, 15 rural townships

Buyeo (26 854 in urban township) has an area of 2.1 km² and an estimated population of 17 000.

Cheongyang County (청양군 Cheongyang-gun) 480 km², population 35 626, 1 urban township, 9 rural townships

This county is rural.

Dangjin County (당진군 Dangjin-gun) 664 km², population 117 510, 2 urban townships, 10 rural townships

This county is rural.

Geumsan County (금산군 Geumsan-gun) 576 km², population 60 048, 1 urban township, 9 rural townships

Geumsan (12 430 in urban township) has an area of 2.1 km² and an estimated population of 15 000.

Hongseong County (홍성군 Hongseong-gun) 444 km², population 91 223, 2 urban townships, 9 rural townships

Hongseong (40 065 in urban township) has an area of 4.1 km² and an estimated population of 30 000.

Gwangcheon (광천, 12 956 in urban township) has an area of 1.0 km² and an estimated population of 7 000.

Seocheon County (서천군 Seocheon-gun) 363 km², population 65 650, 2 urban townships, 11 rural townships

Seocheon (14 411 in urban township) has an area of 1.1 km² and an estimated population of 7 500.

Janghang (장항, 15 252 in urban township) has an area of 2.0 km² and an estimated population of 12 000.

Taean County (태안군 Taean-gun) 505 km², population 63 764, 2 urban townships, 6 rural townships

Taean (27 035 in urban township) has an area of 1.7 km² and an estimated population of 13 000.

Yeon'gi County (연기군 Yeon'gi-gun) 362 km², population 84 455, 1 urban township, 7 rural townships

Jochiwon (조치원, 35 249 in urban township) , the county seat, has an area of 2.5 km² and an estimated population of 20 000.

Yesan County (예산군 Yesan-gun) 543 km², population 91 832, 2 urban townships, 10 rural townships

Yesan (37 258 in urban township) has an area of 2.3 km² and an estimated population of 16 000.

South Korea (KR) Daejeon Metropolitan Province

Daejeon Metropolitan Province (대전광역시 Daejeon-gwangyeoksi)

Summary

Daejeon is a major city with a population of 1 300 000.

Detailed Analysis

Daejeon Metropolitan Province has an area of 540 km² and a population of 1 443 471 (2004).

Daejeon Metropolitan Province is divided into 5 districts subdivided into 79 neighborhoods:

Daedeok District (대덕구 Daedeok-gu) 68.4 km², population 226 947, 12 neighborhoods

Daejeon--Sintanjin (신탄진 Sintanjin) has an area of 9.7 km² and an estimated population of 70 000.

Donggu District (동구 Dong-gu) 137 km², population 238 532, 21 neighborhoods

Junggu District (중구 Jung-gu) 62.0 km², population 265 962, 17 neighborhoods

Seogu District (서구 Seo-gu) 95.2 km², population 508 552, 22 neighborhoods

Yuseong District (유성구 Yuseong-gu) 177 km², population 203 478, 7 neighborhoods

An unidentified urban area, Daejeon--6 km N of Daejeon, has an area of 1.6 km² and an estimated population of 15 000.

Daejeon, which lies in all of the districts, has an area of 78 km² and an estimated population of 1 300 000.