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Sangsa

Jeollanam-do, South Korea · Asia

About Sangsa

Sangsa is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Byeollyang, 51km from Jirisan National Park.

Sangsa is a town located in Jeollanam-do, South Korea. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Sangsa 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 Sangsa to your route.

About Sangsa

Suncheon (Korean: 순천; Korean pronunciation: [sʰun.tɕʰʌn]) is the largest city in South Jeolla Province, South Korea, with a population of 280,719 as of 2022. It is located in the southeast of the province and is a scenic agricultural and industrial city, known for tourist attractions, such as Suncheon Bay. The port

Read more city of Yeosu is around forty minutes south of Suncheon and Gwangyang twenty minutes to the east of the city. It is currently experiencing strong development due to being included as part of the Gwangyang Bay Free Economic Zone, one of three newly created Free Economic Zones (FEZs) in South Korea due to open within the next decade. As of October 14, 2007 plans are being set up and a referendum is being planned for a merging of the cities of Yeosu, Suncheon and Gwangyang into a new metropolitan city, taking advantage of the Gwangyang Bay Free Economic Zone, Yeosu's Expo 2012 bid and port facilities, Suncheon's educational institutes and Gwangyang's POSCO plant.

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Sangsa offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Sangsa located?

Sangsa is located in Jeollanam-do, South Korea, Asia. The coordinates are 34.9394 latitude, 127.4552 longitude.

What is the population of Sangsa?

Sangsa has a population of approximately 0 people, making it a town in South Korea.

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Quick Information

Population
0
Continent
Asia
Country
South Korea
Region
Jeollanam-do
Timezone
Asia/Seoul
Coordinates
34.9394, 127.4552

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in South Korea

Police
112
Ambulance
119
Fire
119
Driving side
right

Tourist helpline (English): 1330.

Full driving guide for South Korea

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Worth the detour from Sangsa

4 notable places within an hour's 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.

12 km · about 20 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.

13 km · about 25 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Boseong Green Tea Fields

Korea's largest and most beautiful green tea plantation with rolling hills of meticulously trimmed tea bushes creating a vivid emerald landscape.

41 km · about 45 min 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.

51 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Sangsa

  • 41 kmBoseong Green Tea FieldsKorea's largest and most beautiful green tea plantation with rolling hills of meticulously trimmed tea bushes creating a vivid emerald landscape.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Sangsa.

Suncheon

🇰🇷 South Korea

3 km awayPop. 276,375

Byeollyang

🇰🇷 South Korea

7 km away

Haeryong

🇰🇷 South Korea

8 km away

Seungju

🇰🇷 South Korea

10 km away

Kwangyang

🇰🇷 South Korea

13 km awayPop. 89,281

Bonggang

🇰🇷 South Korea

14 km away

Beolgyo

🇰🇷 South Korea

15 km awayPop. 19,842

Oeseo

🇰🇷 South Korea

16 km away

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