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Nangen

Jeollabuk-do, South Korea · Asia

About Nangen

Nangen sits on the route: 25 minutes from Donggye, 32km from Jirisan National Park.

Nangen is a town located in Jeollabuk-do, South Korea. With a population of 81,257, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Nangen 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 Nangen to your route.

About Nangen

The siege of Namwon was a military engagement that occurred from 23 September to 26 September 1597. It ended in Japanese victory.

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Where is Nangen located?

Nangen is located in Jeollabuk-do, South Korea, Asia. The coordinates are 35.4100 latitude, 127.3858 longitude.

What is the population of Nangen?

Nangen has a population of approximately 81,257 people, making it a town in South Korea.

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Quick Information

Population
81,257
Continent
Asia
Country
South Korea
Region
Jeollabuk-do
Timezone
Asia/Seoul
Coordinates
35.4100, 127.3858

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in South Korea

Police
112
Ambulance
119
Fire
119
Driving side
right

Tourist helpline (English): 1330.

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AsiaSouth KoreaJeollabuk-doTown

Worth the detour from Nangen

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

national park

Jirisan National Park

South Korea's first national park, centred on the 1,915-metre Cheonwangbong peak, crossed by the Jeongnyeongchi pass road.

32 km · about 35 min drive

natural wonder

Damyang Juknokwon Bamboo Forest

A serene bamboo forest garden in southern Korea with winding paths through dense groves of towering bamboo.

37 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Seonamsa

A quiet Buddhist temple on the flank of Jogyesan, approached over Seungseongyo, a 17th-century granite arch bridge that forms a perfect circle with its reflection in the stream.

46 km · about 55 min drive

landmark

Jeonju Hanok Village

A charming neighborhood of over 700 traditional hanok buildings, considered the birthplace of Korean bibimbap and home to vibrant cultural traditions.

50 km · about 55 min drive

landmark

Naganeupseong Folk Village

A walled Joseon-era town still inhabited, with thatched-roof houses inside 1.4 km of stone rampart that can be walked in full. Unlike most folk villages, residents farm the surrounding fields.

56 km · about 65 min drive

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Nangen.

Donggye

🇰🇷 South Korea

13 km away

Sanseo

🇰🇷 South Korea

19 km away

Beonam

🇰🇷 South Korea

20 km away

Ingye

🇰🇷 South Korea

22 km away

Kurye

🇰🇷 South Korea

23 km awayPop. 30,000

Gangjin

🇰🇷 South Korea

24 km away

Imsil

🇰🇷 South Korea

25 km awayPop. 25,693

Seongsu

🇰🇷 South Korea

25 km away

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