Anyang

city in Gyeonggi province, South Korea

Key facts

Hangul: 안양시
Hanja: 安養市
Revised romanization: Anyang-si
Mccune reischauer: Anyang-si
Country: South Korea
Region: Gyeonggi Province ( Sudogwon )
Administrative divisions: 2 gu (Manan District & Dongan District), 31 dong
Total: 58.46 km (22.57 sq mi)
Elevation: 47 m (154 ft)
Density: 10,188.92/km (26,389.2/sq mi)
Dialect: Seoul
Households: 224,501
Postal code: 13900 to 14199
Area code: (+82) 31
Bird: Eagle
Flower: Forsythia
Tree: Ginkgo
Mascot: Podong-i

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Wikidata facts

Population: 233172
Area: 58.47
Elevation: 47
Official website: www.anyang.go.kr
Image: Anyang city.jpg

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Commons category: Anyang, Gyeonggi-do
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postal code: 13900–14199
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Anyang (Korean: 안양; Korean pronunciation: [a.njaŋ]) is a city in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. With a population of approximately 600,000, it is the 20th largest city in South Korea. It is a satellite city of Seoul and located approximately 21 km (13 mi) south of Seoul, and 19 km (12 mi) north of Suwon. It is connected to Seoul via the Seoul Subway Line 1 and Line 4. The City motto of Anyang is "Livable city, Proud citizens". City symbols are a grape mascot named 'Podong-i', Forsythia (flower), Ginkgo (tree), and eagles.

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