Ansan
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| Ansan 안산 |
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| • Hangul | 안산시 | |
| • Hanja | 安山市 | |
| • Revised Romanization | Ansan-si | |
| • McCune-Reischauer | Ansan-shi | |
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| Country |  South Korea |
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| Region | Sudogwon | |
| City status | 1986 | |
| Administrative divisions | 2 gu, 25 dong | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 149.39 km2 (57.68 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 139 m (456 ft) | |
| Population (December 31, 2012) | ||
| • Total | 758,573 | |
| • Density | 5,100/km2 (13,000/sq mi) | |
| • Dialect | Seoul | |
| Postal code | 425020-426910 | |
| Area code(s) | (+82) 31 | |
| Bird | Dove | |
| Flower | Rose | |
| Tree | Ginkgo | |
| Website | Official website | |
Ansan is a city in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. It lies south of Seoul, and is part of the Seoul National Capital Area. It is connected to Seoul by rail via Seoul Subway Line 4.
Ansan is situated on the coast of the Yellow Sea. Portions of various Yellow Sea islands lie within its jurisdiction. The largest and best-known of these is Daebu Island.
Several institutions of higher learning are located in Ansan. They include the Ansan University, Ansan College of Technology, Seoul Institute of the Arts, and the ERICA campus of Hanyang University.
The Korea Transportation Safety Authority, a government agency of South Korea, is headquartered in Ansan.[1]
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History [edit]
This region produced high qualified salt from ancient time and expensive marine product. Ansan was fishing village.[2] In 1986, several towns of Hwaseong county became incorporated, representing the beginning of Ansan as a city. With currently over 700,000 residents, Ansan now has 2 distinct and separate districts:[3] Danwon, which counted 12 dongs as of 2009, and Sangnok, with 13.
Geography [edit]
Ansan is situated on the coast of the Yellow Sea (locally called West Sea), at 37°19′N 126°50′E / 37.317°N 126.833°E. Portions of various Yellow Sea islands lie within its jurisdiction. The largest and best-known of these is Daebu Island.
Located at the end of Ansan City, Gyeonggi-do, southwest of the Korean peninsula, is a city located in the central region. Located at the south of the cities, Daebudo and Pungdo. Kwonsun, Gunpo, and Anyang are located in the east of Ansan. The Yellow Sea to the west, Hwaseong to the south, and Siheung to the north are bounded.
Transportation [edit]
Railroad [edit]
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- Seoul Subway Line 4 (via Ansan Line)
Future expansion [edit]
The Suin Line connecting Suwon to Incheon is set to open in two phases. Starting in June 2013 service will commence connecting Oido and Songdo in Incheon. In 2016 the route from Suwon is planned to connect at Hanyang Univ. at Ansan.[4]
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- Suin Line (via Ansan Line)
Bus [edit]
Ansan Bus Terminal [edit]
The Ansan Bus Terminal (안산종합버스터미널) provides daily bus service to most cities in South Korea. Express buses to Iksan, Dongdaegu, and Gwangju are available.[5]
Local buses [edit]
Ansan has 53 bus lines with 537 buses operating in and out of the city limits, connecting the city with Seoul and other outlying Gyeonggi cities.
Public institution [edit]
The Korea Transportation Safety Authority, a government agency of South Korea, is headquartered in Ansan.[6]
Other institutions include:
- Korea Institute of Ocean Science & Technology
- Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute
- Metropolitan Air Quality Management Office
- Korea Institute of Industrial Technology, Kyeonggi Province Technology Ansan Center
- Korea Testing Laboratory, Ansan Center
Education [edit]
Several institutions of higher learning are located in Ansan. They include the Ansan University, Ansan College of Technology, Seoul Institute of the Arts, and the ERICA campus of Hanyang University.
List of universities in Ansan:
- Hanyang University, ERICA Campus at Ansan
- Seoul Institute of the Arts[7]
- Shin Ansan University
- Ansan University
Economy [edit]
Department stores [edit]
There are several large department stores like Lotte Dapartment Store, 2001 Outlet and New-CoRE Outlet
Culture [edit]
Cultural institutions [edit]
- Ansan Art Museum (also known as the Gyeonggi Museum of Art)
- Ansan Botanical Garden[8][9]
- Ansan Culture Center[10][11]
- Ansan Culture and Arts Center[10][12]
- Ansan Lighthouse[13]
- Ansan Sled Park[10]
- Fishing Village Folk Museum[14]
- Gyeonggi English Village Ansan Camp[10]
- Olympic Memorial Hall[10]
- Seongho Memorial Hall[15]
- Upo Sobeol Museum
Events [edit]
Ansan Street Arts Festival is held in the Ansan Culture Square in May.
Other festivals in Ansan include:
- Ansan Kim Hong-do Festival (September)
- Byeolmangseong Art Festival (September)
- Seongho Cultural Festival (May)
Parks and natural landmarks [edit]
Ansan is home to several parks, including:
- Ansan Lake Park[10]
- Hwarang Public Garden[10]
- Lake Sihwaho[16]
- Mt. Gwangdeoksan[17]
- Mt. Surisan[18]
- Nojeok Bong Park[10]
- Seongho Park[10]
- Sihwaho Lake Reed Marsh Park[19][20]
Sports [edit]
Many major sports events in Ansan take place at the Ansan Wa~ Stadium.
The city is home the Shinhan Bank S-Bird Woman’s Basketball Team (member of the Women's Korean Basketball League) [21] It was also a home to now defunct National League soccer club Ansan Hallelujah.
Sister cities [edit]
Anshan, People's Republic of China
Kholmsk, Russia
Las Vegas, United States- Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Russia [22]
Administrative districts [edit]
See also [edit]
References [edit]
- ^ Home page. Korea Transportation Safety Authority. Retrieved on June 9, 2009.
- ^ Shin(신), Chong-il(정일) (2004). Rewirted Tʻaengniji(다시 쓰는 택리지) (1-pʻan. ed.). Sŏul-si: Humanist. ISBN 9788989899808.
- ^ Provisional changes including Guri city and 11 cities and counties and permission of modification naming Naju.(1985.12.28.) from Constitution of the Republic of Korea
- ^ "수인선 전철 안산 구간 29일 착공 - 경기신문". Kgnews.co.kr. Retrieved 2013-05-13.
- ^ "안산". Ansan-busterminal.co.kr. Retrieved 2013-05-13.
- ^ Home page. Korea Transportation Safety Authority. Retrieved on June 9, 2009.
- ^ "External page of Seoul Institute of the Arts".
- ^ http://www.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/SI/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?cid=819692
- ^ http://ansan.iansan.net/english/04_sub/body01_6.asp
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- ^ http://www.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/SI/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?cid=1037549
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- ^ http://ansan.iansan.net/english/04_sub/body01_8.asp
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- ^ http://ansan.iansan.net/english/03_sub/body02.asp
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안산천(The Ansan creek)
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안산 호수 공원(Ansan lake park)
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와 스타디움(Wa stadium)
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