Anseong
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Anseong
| Anseong 안성 安城 |
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| — Municipal City — | |||
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| • Hangul | 안성시 | ||
| • Hanja | 安城市 | ||
| • Revised Romanization | Anseong-si | ||
| • McCune-Reischauer | Ansŏng-si | ||
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| Country |  South Korea |
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| Region | Sudogwon | ||
| Administrative divisions | 1 eup, 11 myeon, 3 dong | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 554.2 km2 (214 sq mi) | ||
| Population | |||
| • Total | 149,233 | ||
| • Density | 269.3/km2 (697.5/sq mi) | ||
| • Dialect | Seoul | ||
Anseong is a city in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, 80 km south of Seoul. Its geographical location is 37°0′N 127°16′E / 37°N 127.267°E.
Anseong promotes itself as "The City of Masters". It is known for producing brassware and arts and crafts. From late Spring to Fall, Anseong is holds its own Namsadang Neuri Festival. The agriculture of Anseong consists of Asian pears grapes, and rice.
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Modern history
In 1963, Gosam town of Yongin was incorporateded by Anseong.[1][citation needed] At that time, Anseong was a county. In 1983, 6 towns ceded by Anseong and attached as a district of Pyeongtak.[2][citation needed] In 1998, Anseong county became Anseong city.
Education
Institutions of higher learning in Anseong include:
- Ansung Women's Polytechnic College
- Capital Baptist Theological Seminary
- Chung-Ang University (Anseong campus)
- Dong-Ah Broadcasting College
- Doowon Technical College
- Hankyong National University
Statistics
Land Use:
Gallery
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Statue of Namsadang Neuri
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Chung-ang Market
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Anseong Downtown Entrance
See also
References
- ^ Alteration of cities/counties/districts(1962-11-21)
- ^ Laws concerning change of districts of city, county, district, town, township and Establishment of new towns(1983-1-10)
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