Changwon
Sign in to saveChangwon (; ) is the capital and largest city of South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea (with a population of 1,025,702 ), and the 11th largest city of the country. A port city, Changwon is bordered by Masan Bay to the south, and the cities of Busan and Gimhae to the east. The city of Miryang lies to the northeast, and Jinju to the west.
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Changwon is the capital and largest city of South Gyeongsang Province in South Korea, with a population of over 1 million people, making it the country's 11th largest city. Located on Masan Bay in the southeastern part of the country, it serves as an important port city positioned between major cities like Busan and Gimhae.
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28 sectionsContents
- History
- Early history
- Post-Korean War
- Geography
- Cityscape
- Administrative divisions
- Neighborhoods
- Economy
- Education and health
- Schools
- Healthcare
- Culture and contemporary life
- Festivals
- Sports
- Foreign culture
- Transportation
- Bike sharing
- Buses
- Rail
- Ferries
- Airport
- Tourist Attraction
- Symbol and slogans
- Twin towns – sister cities
- Notable people from Changwon
- See also
- References
- External links
Changwon (; ) is the capital and largest city of South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea (with a population of 1,025,702 ), and the 11th largest city of the country. A port city, Changwon is bordered by Masan Bay to the south, and the cities of Busan and Gimhae to the east. The city of Miryang lies to the northeast, and Jinju to the west.
The region has been inhabited since the Bronze Age, and its urban areas have been renamed and re-organized many times throughout history. In 1974, with the creation of the Changwon National Industrial Complex, the three historically interdependent cities of Masan, Jinhae District, and Changwon began to undergo significant economic development, growing into an important industrial centre. On 1 July 2010, the cities of Changwon, Jinhae, and Masan merged to form the current city of Changwon.