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Changyeong City, Korea

  • URL : http://www.changwon.go.kr/
  • Population : 77,092 persons
  • Area : 533.05 km2
  • Administrative Organization
    3 chambers, 7 bureaus, 3 business offices, 14 eups and myeons
  • Number of Government Officials : 633 persons
  • Number of City Council Members : 14 persons
  • Financial Assets : US$109 million
  • Gross Financial Assets : US$229 million
  • Historical Features
    richness in tradition and culture, known as the defensive heart of the fatherland and richness in natural resources.
  • Geographical Features
    mountainous eastern area, occupies western part of Nakdong river basin, lowland. The center of trans portation to Masan, Changwon, Daegu, and Miryang Cities.
  • Main economic activity : agriculture (farming area: 58.4%)
  • Tourism and culture
    around 120 tourist attractions. Mt. Hawangsan, Bugok Spa, Upo Swamp, the main building of Gwallyongsa (Temple), Seokbing-go.
  • Company : Korea Electric Equipment Company.
  • Major Products : Song-i mushroom, onion, pepper, persimmon, greenhouse vegetables and peanuts.