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| 경주 | |
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Municipal City | |
| Korean transcription(s) | |
| • Hangul | 경주시 |
| • Hanja | 慶州市 |
| • Revised Romanization | Gyeongju-si |
| • McCune-Reischauer | Kyŏngju-si |
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| Coordinates: Coordinates: 35°51′N 129°13′E / 35.850°N 129.217°E | |
| Country | South Korea |
| Region | North Gyeongsang province |
| Administrative divisions | 4 eup, 8 myeon, 11 dong, 305 ri |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,324.39 km2 (511.35 sq mi) |
| Population (2008) | |
| • Total | 269,343 |
| • Density | 212/km2 (550/sq mi) |
| • Dialect | Gyeongsang |
| Website | gyeongju.go.kr |
Gyeongju (경주) is a coastal city in the southeastern corner of North Gyeongsang province in South Korea. It is the second largest city in the province. It is 1,324 km2 (511 sq mi) large, with 269,343 people living in the city, according to the 2008 census. From southeast, Gyeongju is 370 km (230 mi) away from Seoul, and from the east, 55 km (34 mi) away from the provincial capital, Daegu.Cheongdo and Yeongcheon are on the west side of the city. Ulsan is to the south side, and Pohang is to the north. On the east there is the coast of the Sea of Japan (East Sea). Many low mountains are around the city. They are part of the Taebaek range.
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