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Yeonil

Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea · Asia

About Yeonil

Yeonil works well as a base: 10 minutes from Pohang, 45km from Juwangsan National Park.

Yeonil is a town located in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea. With a population of 34,560, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Yeonil 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 Yeonil to your route.

About Yeonil

Yeonil is a town, or eup in Nam-gu, Pohang, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. The township Yeonil-myeon had been upgraded to the town Yeonil-eup in 1980. Yeonil Town Office is located in Geojeong-ri.

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Yeonil 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 Yeonil located?

Yeonil is located in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea, Asia. The coordinates are 36.0045 latitude, 129.3185 longitude.

What is the population of Yeonil?

Yeonil has a population of approximately 34,560 people, making it a town in South Korea.

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Quick Information

Population
34,560
Continent
Asia
Country
South Korea
Region
Gyeongsangbuk-do
Timezone
Asia/Seoul
Coordinates
36.0045, 129.3185

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 Yeonil

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

ancient ruins

Gyeongju Tumuli Park (Daereungwon)

A vast royal burial ground containing massive grass-covered tomb mounds of Silla Dynasty kings and queens.

21 km · about 25 min drive

ancient ruins

Gyeongju Historic Areas (경주역사유적지구)

The ancient capital of the Silla Kingdom with royal tombs, Buddhist temples, and the oldest astronomical observatory in Asia.

21 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Seokguram Grotto

A stunning eighth-century Buddhist hermitage grotto housing a monumental seated Buddha overlooking the East Sea.

23 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Bulguksa Temple

A UNESCO masterpiece of ancient Korean Buddhist art and architecture, featuring exquisite stone bridges, pagodas, and golden Buddha statues.

24 km · about 30 min drive

ancient ruins

Gameunsa Temple Site

The ruins of a 7th-century Silla temple with two 13 m triple-storey stone pagodas still standing, built by King Sinmun near the coast where his father's underwater tomb lies offshore.

32 km · about 35 min drive

national park

Juwangsan National Park

A compact park of vertical rhyolite spires and narrow gorges in North Gyeongsang, with a walking route threading between cliff walls to a series of waterfalls.

45 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Yeonil

  • 72 kmGanjeolgotA headland on the Ulsan coast that sees the first sunrise on the Korean mainland, marked by a white lighthouse and an oversized postbox. Crowds gather here at New Year.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Yeonil.

Pohang

🇰🇷 South Korea

5 km awayPop. 492,041

Ocheon

🇰🇷 South Korea

9 km away

Heunghae

🇰🇷 South Korea

12 km awayPop. 36,080

Singwang

🇰🇷 South Korea

15 km away

Gyeongju

🇰🇷 South Korea

20 km awayPop. 245,365

Guryongpo

🇰🇷 South Korea

21 km away

Cheongha

🇰🇷 South Korea

22 km away

Gampo

🇰🇷 South Korea

28 km away

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