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Mungyeong

Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea · Asia

About Mungyeong

Mungyeong is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Mungyeong, 29km from Andong Hahoe Village.

Mungyeong is a town located in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea. With a population of 77,304, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Mungyeong 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 Mungyeong to your route.

About Mungyeong

Mungyeong (Korean: 문경; Korean pronunciation: [mun.ɡjʌŋ]) is a city in North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. The local government, economy, and transportation networks are all centered in Jeomchon, the principal town. Mungyeong has a lengthy history, and is known today for its various historic and scenic tourist

Read more attractions. The city's name means roughly "hearing good news." Recently, development has been somewhat stagnant with the decline of the coal industry. Since the 1990s, the proportion of people who rely on the tourism industry through Mungyeong Saejae has gradually increased. The city of Mungyeong was created after Jeomchon City and rural Mungyeong County were combined in 1995. It is now an urban-rural complex similar to 53 other small and medium-sized cities with a population under 300,000 people in South Korea.

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Where is Mungyeong located?

Mungyeong is located in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea, Asia. The coordinates are 36.5946 latitude, 128.1995 longitude.

What is the population of Mungyeong?

Mungyeong has a population of approximately 77,304 people, making it a town in South Korea.

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Quick Information

Population
77,304
Continent
Asia
Country
South Korea
Region
Gyeongsangbuk-do
Timezone
Asia/Seoul
Coordinates
36.5946, 128.1995

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 Mungyeong

1 notable place within an hour's 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.

29 km · about 35 min drive

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