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Gumi

Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea · Asia

About Gumi

Gumi sits on the route: 25 minutes from Jenzan, 41km from Haeinsa Temple.

Gumi is a city located in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea. With a population of 404,691, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Gumi sits in South Korea, where you drive on the right. It's in the Asia/Seoul time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Gumi to your route.

About Gumi

Gumi (Korean: 구미; Korean pronunciation: [ku.mi]) is the second largest and most densely populated city in North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. It is located on the Nakdong River, halfway between Daegu and Gimcheon, also lies on the Gyeongbu Expressway and Gyeongbu Line railway which are the principal traffic routes

Read more of the country. The city is an industrial centre of the country with many companies, including Samsung Electronics, LG Electronics, LG Display, having a manufacturing presence and R&D Centres there. The primary industries are electronics and IT Manufacturing such as smartphones, tablet computers, 5G and 6G networking equipment, semiconductors, OLED and other displays, carbonated fibres, rubber, plastic and metal products. In Gumi, 1,772 companies employ over 80,000 workers. It is the largest scale in Korea. In 2009, the city exported the largest amount in the country and accounted for 96.9% of trade surplus of South Korea in 2000 to 2009. The birthplace of South Korean president Park Chung Hee is in the city.

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Where is Gumi located?

Gumi is located in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea, Asia. The coordinates are 36.1136 latitude, 128.3360 longitude.

What is the population of Gumi?

Gumi has a population of approximately 404,691 people, making it a city in South Korea.

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Quick Information

Population
404,691
Continent
Asia
Country
South Korea
Region
Gyeongsangbuk-do
Timezone
Asia/Seoul
Coordinates
36.1136, 128.3360

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in South Korea

Police
112
Ambulance
119
Fire
119
Driving side
right

Tourist helpline (English): 1330.

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Worth the detour from Gumi

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Haeinsa Temple

A remote mountain temple housing the Tripitaka Koreana, the world's most comprehensive collection of Buddhist texts carved on 80,000 woodblocks.

41 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Andong Hahoe Village

A UNESCO-listed 600-year-old clan village preserved along a river bend, famous for its traditional mask dance performances.

50 km · about 60 min drive

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Gumi.

Jenzan

🇰🇷 South Korea

15 km awayPop. 20,673

Waegwan

🇰🇷 South Korea

15 km awayPop. 29,691

Gimcheon

🇰🇷 South Korea

19 km awayPop. 150,000

Kunwi

🇰🇷 South Korea

25 km awayPop. 34,293

Chupungnyeong

🇰🇷 South Korea

33 km away

Daegu

🇰🇷 South Korea

35 km awayPop. 2,365,523

Sangju

🇰🇷 South Korea

37 km awayPop. 101,267

Hwawŏn

🇰🇷 South Korea

38 km awayPop. 64,718

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