Osan

Also known as Osan-si

Osan (; ) is a city in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, approximately south of Seoul. The population of the city is around 200,000. The local economy is supported by a mix of agricultural and industrial enterprises.

Key facts

Settlement.name: Osan
Settlement.native_name_lang: ko
Settlement.translit_lang1: Korean
Settlement.settlement_type: Municipal City
Settlement.translit_lang1_type1: Hangul
Settlement.translit_lang1_type2: Hanja
Settlement.translit_lang1_info3: Osan-si
Settlement.translit_lang1_info4: Osan-si
Settlement.image_map: Gyeonggi-Osan.svg
Settlement.map_caption: Location in South Korea
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_type1: Region
Settlement.subdivision_name1: Gyeonggi Province (Sudogwon)
Settlement.population_blank1_title: Dialect
Settlement.population_blank1: Seoul
Settlement.area_total_km2: 42.76
Settlement.population_as_of: September 2024
Settlement.population_total: 238,788

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Official website

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Wikidata facts

Population: 229792
Area: 42.76
Official website: www.osan.go.kr/en
Image: Osan City Hall.JPG

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postal code: 18100
Commons category: Osan

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It is famous for one of the largest markets in South Korea, Osan Market, which has been in continuous operation since 1792. The city was the scene of the first battle between the US and North Korea during the Korean War in 1950; there is a statue and museum dedicated to UN forces on the outskirts of the city.