Pohang facts for kids
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Pohang
포항시
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Korean transcription(s) | |
• Hangul | 포항시 |
• Hanja | 浦項市 |
• Revised Romanization | Pohang-si |
• McCune-Reischauer | P'ohang-si |
A view of Guryongpo Beach
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Location in South Korea
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Country | South Korea |
Region | Yeongnam |
Administrative divisions | 2 gu, 19 dong, 4 eup, 10 myeon |
Area | |
• Total | 1,127.24 km2 (435.23 sq mi) |
Population
(2011 Jul)
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• Total | 520,305 |
• Density | 461.6/km2 (1,196/sq mi) |
• Dialect | Gyeongsang |
Pohang is a city in North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. Its a main seaport in the Daegu-Gyeongbuk region. The city is has two wards ("Gu"), Buk-gu (Northern Ward) and Nam-gu (Southern Ward).
This city has the largest population of Gyeongbuk. It also has the 3rd widest land of South Korea.
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See also
In Spanish: Pohang para niños
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