South Gyeongsang Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids South Gyeongsang Province
경상남도
Province
Country	South Korea
Region	Yeongnam

Capital	Changwon
- coordinates	36°34′N 128°43′E / 36.567°N 128.717°E / 36.567; 128.717

Area	10,537.97 km² (4,069 sq mi)

Population	3,309,000 (2011)
Density	314 /km² (813 /sq mi)

Subdivisions	8 cities (Si); 10 counties (Gun)
Governor	Hong Jun-Pyo

South Gyeongsang is a province in South Korea. It is located in the southeastern part of the country. Its capital city is Changwon. Other important cities include Gimhae and Sangju. The leader of the province is called the governor.

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Exploring South Gyeongsang Province

South Gyeongsang Province, also known as Gyeongsangnam-do, is a very important region in South Korea. It is known for its beautiful landscapes and rich history. The province is home to many cities and counties.

A Look Back: History of Gyeongsangnam-do

South Gyeongsang Province has an interesting history. In 1895, the larger Gyeongsang-do region was divided. The southern part was split into two areas: Jinju in the west and Dongnae in the east.

Just one year later, in 1896, Jinju and Dongnae joined together. This is how Gyeongsangnam-do was officially formed. The first capital city of this new province was Jinju.

Over the years, the capital city moved a few times. In 1925, it changed to Busan. Later, in 1963, Busan became its own special city and separated from the province. Because of this, the provincial capital moved again in 1983, this time to Changwon.

Another city, Ulsan, also separated from South Gyeongsang in 1997. This shows how the borders and important cities of the province have changed over time.

Geography and Size

South Gyeongsang Province covers a large area. Its total area is about 10,531.1 square kilometers. This means it takes up about 10.6% of South Korea's entire land area.

Out of all 16 major cities and provinces in South Korea, South Gyeongsang is the fourth largest in terms of land size. This makes it a significant region geographically.

Population of the Province

Many people live in South Gyeongsang Province. The population is about 3,364,695 people. This number was recorded recently.

To understand how crowded an area is, we look at population density. In South Gyeongsang, the population density is about 307 people per square kilometer. This tells us how many people live in each small section of land.

How the Province is Organized

South Gyeongsang Province is divided into smaller parts to help manage it. These parts are called districts. The province has two main types of districts:

Cities (Si): There are 8 cities in South Gyeongsang. These are usually larger areas with more people.
Counties (Gun): There are 10 counties in South Gyeongsang. These are typically smaller or more rural areas compared to cities.

This system helps the provincial government manage services and resources for all its residents.