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Tongyeong

Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea · Asia

About Tongyeong

Tongyeong is worth a stop: 30 minutes from Kyosai, 28km from Somaemuldo.

Tongyeong is a town located in Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea. With a population of 70,641, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Tongyeong 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 Tongyeong to your route.

About Tongyeong

Tongyeong (Korean: 통영; Korean pronunciation: [tʰoŋ.jʌŋ]) is a coastal city in South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. It has an area of 238.81 km2 (92.21 sq mi) and in 2010, a population of 139,869 people. It is divided into 1 eup (town), 6 myeon (township) and 11 dong (neighborhood). Chungmu city and Tongyeong county

Read more were reunited in 1995, creating Tongyeong as it is known today. It consists of Goseong Peninsula, Hansando, Mireuk Island, Yokji Island and other islets. It was formerly known as Chungmu, after the posthumous name of Admiral Yi Sun-sin. The name Tongyeong means "command post" and is itself associated with Admiral Yi, as it refers to his principal base that was located on nearby Hansan Island.

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Where is Tongyeong located?

Tongyeong is located in Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea, Asia. The coordinates are 34.8496 latitude, 128.4278 longitude.

What is the population of Tongyeong?

Tongyeong has a population of approximately 70,641 people, making it a town in South Korea.

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Quick Information

Population
70,641
Continent
Asia
Country
South Korea
Region
Gyeongsangnam-do
Timezone
Asia/Seoul
Coordinates
34.8496, 128.4278

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 Tongyeong

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

scenic viewpoint

Somaemuldo

A small island south of Tongyeong whose neighbour Deungdaeseom is reachable on foot across a gravel spit exposed only at low tide, leading to a white lighthouse on the cliffs.

28 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Gamcheon Culture Village

A colorful hillside village in Busan filled with pastel houses, street art, murals, and quirky installations earning it the name Machu Picchu of Korea.

60 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Tongyeong

  • 28 kmSomaemuldoA small island south of Tongyeong whose neighbour Deungdaeseom is reachable on foot across a gravel spit exposed only at low tide, leading to a white lighthouse on the cliffs.
  • 72 kmGwangan Bridge7.4km suspension bridge across Busan's Suyeong Bay, double-decked and floodlit at night, linking Haeundae to Namcheon.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Tongyeong.

Kyosai

🇰🇷 South Korea

15 km awayPop. 72,124

Goseong

🇰🇷 South Korea

17 km awayPop. 26,704

Sinhyeon

🇰🇷 South Korea

19 km awayPop. 82,560

Geoje

🇰🇷 South Korea

26 km awayPop. 232,921

Mijo

🇰🇷 South Korea

38 km away

Sangju

🇰🇷 South Korea

43 km away

Naesŏ

🇰🇷 South Korea

45 km awayPop. 80,987

Changwon

🇰🇷 South Korea

48 km awayPop. 1,025,702

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