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Location
As an inland city located in the northeastern part of Gyeongsangnam-do, Miryang is situated between Busan and Daegu. With the high-speed train (KTX) station, Shin (New) Daegu-Busan Highway and the extension of the national highways 24 and 25, it has emerged as a transportation hub in the Yeongnam region connecting with Changwon (34.3km), Ulsan (77.1km), Busan (79.1km) and Daegu (85.4km).
| Direction | Address | Geographic Coordinates | Distance Extended |
|---|---|---|---|
| East end | Nammyeong-ri, Sannae-myeon | Long. 129 ° 1' E | 38km East-West |
| West end | Garye-ri, Muan-myeon | Long. 128 ° 34‘ E | |
| South end | Myeongrye-ri, Hanam-eup | Latitude 35 ° 21‘ N | 24.5km South-North |
| North end | Wonseo-ri, Sannae-myeon | Latitude 35 ° 38‘ N |
The geographical features of Miryang are as follows
- First, the Gyeongbu Line passes through downtown and the KTX train stops. In addition, the Gyeongjeon Line, which connects Gyeongsang-do and Jeolla-do at Samnangjin, is branched off. The Shin (New) Daegu-Busan Highway and National Roads 24 and 25 which stretch to Busan, Daegu, Ulsan, Changwon and Changnyeong pass through the downtown area. This has made Miryang a transportation hub in Yeongnam region. Accordingly, trade and commerce with its neighboring areas have been very active since the early modern period.
- Secondly, the ridges of the Hwaaksan Mountain and Gajisan Mountain can be observed from the northeast. Even though the mountains are steep in the northeast, open Sangnam Field and Hanam Field are seen in the south. These geographic benefits resulted in Miryang's highly productive agriculture compared with other cities.
- Thirdly, the textile industry has flourished owing to the rich soft water. With several fascinating resorts situated along the Namcheon River, Miryang is well positioned for commerce and industry.
- Lastly, Miryang is also rich in mineral water due to steep mountains and deep valleys. The water flows to the east and north and further to the Miryang River and Nakdong River, creating good conditions for growing freshwater fish.
General Information
Statistics (based on Dec 31, 2017)
| division | Description | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 50,597 households, 107,898 people (exclusive of registered foreigners) | |
| Area | 799㎢ | |
| Administrative District | 2 eups, 9 myeons, 5 dongs (335 tongs and ris, 1,100 bans) | |
| No. of Government Officials | 935 | |
| Finance | Total budget: KRW 8,765 billion (general accounting of KRW 7,738 billion, special accounting of KRW 1,027 billion) in 2017 | |
| School | 68 schools (25 kindergartens, 21 elementary schools, 12 middle schools, 12 high schools, 1 university ) / as of December, 2017 |
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| No. of Businesses | 8,927 businesses/ 36,494 employees (as of 2017) | |
| Water Supply | 78.8% | |
| Sewer System Supply | 73.1% | |
| City Gas Supply | 27.3% (based on the No. of households) | |
| No. of Registered Vehicles | 57,199 | |
| GRDP | KRW 2,521,271 million (USD 20,866 GDP) / as of 2015 | |
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