South Jeolla Province
South Jeolla Province
전라남도 | |
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Korean transcription(s) | |
• Hangul | 전라남도 |
• Hanja | 全羅南道 |
• McCune‑Reischauer | Chŏllanam-do |
• Revised Romanization | Jeollanam-do |
Jeolla | |
Website | Official website (English) |
South Jeolla Province (
Suncheon is the largest city in the province, closely followed by Yeosu. Other major cities include Mokpo, Gwangyang and Naju.
History
South Cholla was established in 1896 from the province of
During the Japanese occupation of Korea from 1910 to 1945, South Cholla was known as South Zenra, with its provincial capital at Kōshū (now Gwangju). In addition, Cheju Island (now Jeju Island) was part of South Cholla until August 1, 1946.
Geography
The province is part of the
There are almost 2,000 islands along the coastline, about three quarters of which are uninhabited. The coastline is about 6,100 kilometres (3,800 mi) long. Some of the marine products, in particular oyster and seaweed cultivation, are leading in South Korea.
The province is only partially mountainous. The plains along the rivers
are also grown in the province.A small amount of gold and coal is mined in the province, but industries have also been developed in the area.
Demographics
Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. | ||
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1980 | 2,923,191 | — | ||
1990 | 2,507,439 | −1.52% | ||
2000 | 1,996,456 | −2.25% | ||
2010 | 1,741,499 | −1.36% | ||
2015 | 1,799,044 | +0.65% | ||
2020 | 1,788,807 | −0.11% | ||
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Source: Citypopulation[2] |
Administrative divisions
Jeollanam-do is divided into 5 cities (si) and 17 counties (gun). Listed below is the name of each entity in English, hangul, and hanja.
Map | Name | Hangul | Hanja | Population (2021)[3] | Area (km2) |
Population density 2021 (per km2) |
Subdivisions |
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Yeosu | 여수시 | 麗水市 | 268,687 | 510.08 km2 | 526.75/km2 | 1 eup, 6 myeon, 20 haengjeong-dong | |
Mokpo | 목포시 | 木浦市 | 221,178 | 51.58 km2 | 4,288.06/km2 | 23 haengjeong-dong | |
Suncheon
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순천시 | 順天市 | 273,827 | 907.43 km2 | 301.76/km2 | 1 eup, 10 myeon, 13 haengjeong-dong | |
Gwangyang | 광양시 | 光陽市 | 144,226 | 458.89 km2 | 314.29/km2 | 1 eup, 6 myeon, 5 haengjeong-dong | |
Naju | 나주시 | 羅州市 | 115,138 | 608.45 km2 | 189.23/km2 | 1 eup, 12 myeon, 7 haengjeong-dong | |
Muan County | 무안군 | 務安郡 | 90,094 | 448.95 km2 | 200.68/km2 | 3 eup, 6 myeon | |
Haenam County | 해남군 | 海南郡 | 63,242 | 1,013.8 km2 | 62.38/km2 | 1 eup, 13 myeon | |
Goheung County | 고흥군 | 高興郡 | 58,873 | 807.23 km2 | 72.93/km2 | 2 eup, 14 myeon | |
Hwasun County | 화순군 | 和順郡 | 60,136 | 786.9 km2 | 76.42/km2 | 1 eup, 12 myeon | |
Yeongam County | 영암군 | 靈巖郡 | 55,998 | 604.24 km2 | 92.68/km2 | 2 eup, 9 myeon | |
Yeonggwang County | 영광군 | 靈光郡 | 48,981 | 473.69 km2 | 103.40/km2 | 3 eup, 8 myeon | |
Wando County | 완도군 | 莞島郡 | 47,210 | 396.13 km2 | 119.18/km2 | 3 eup, 9 myeon | |
Damyang County | 담양군 | 潭陽郡 | 44,034 | 455.12 km2 | 96.75/km2 | 1 eup, 11 myeon | |
Boseong County | 보성군 | 寶城郡 | 36,981 | 663.35 km2 | 55.75/km2 | 2 eup, 10 myeon | |
Jangseong County | 장성군 | 長城郡 | 40,604 | 518.65 km2 | 78.29/km2 | 1 eup, 10 myeon | |
Jangheung County | 장흥군 | 長興郡 | 34,268 | 618.2 km2 | 55.43/km2 | 3 eup, 7 myeon | |
Gangjin County | 강진군 | 康津郡 | 31,941 | 500.28 km2 | 63.85/km2 | 1 eup, 10 myeon | |
Sinan County | 신안군 | 新安郡 | 34,000 | 663.59 km2 | 51.24/km2 | 2 eup, 12 myeon | |
Hampyeong County | 함평군 | 咸平郡 | 29,369 | 392.43 km2 | 74.84/km2 | 1 eup, 8 myeon | |
Jindo County | 진도군 | 珍島郡 | 29,013 | 440.1 km2 | 65.92/km2 | 1 eup, 6 myeon | |
Gokseong County | 곡성군 | 谷城郡 | 26,781 | 547.44 km2 | 48.92/km2 | 1 eup, 10 myeon | |
Gurye County | 구례군 | 求禮郡 | 23,543 | 443.2 km2 | 53.12/km2 | 1 eup, 7 myeon |
Sister cities and provinces
- State of Arizona, United States
- State of Maryland, United States
- Gyeongsan, South Korea
- Ipswich, Queensland, Australia
- Bà Rịa–Vũng Tàu province, Vietnam
- State of Oregon, United States[4]
- Sichuan Province, China
- Alcochete, Portugal[5]
Religion
According to the census of 2005, of the people of South Jeolla 30.5% follow
Education
National universities with graduate schools
- Chonnam National University - Yeosu Campus
- Mokpo National Maritime University – Mokpo
- Mokpo National University - Mokpo/Muan County/Yeongam County
- Sunchon National University – Suncheon
Private universities with graduate schools
- Dongshin University – Naju
- Gwangju Catholic University – Naju
- Mokpo Catholic University – Mokpo
- Sehan University - Yeongam County Campus
- Youngsan Won Buddhist University – Yeonggwang County
- Chodang University – Muan County
- Hanlyo University – Gwangyang
Public institutes of higher education
Private institutes of higher education
- Chunnam Techno University – Gokseong County
- Dong-A College – Yeongam County
- Hanyeong College – Yeosu
- Koguryeo College - Naju
- Kwangyang Health College – Gwangyang
- Mokpo Science University – Mokpo
- Suncheon First College – Suncheon
- Suncheon Cheongam College – Suncheon
List of governors of South Jeolla Province
- 31st: Heo Kyung-man (July 1, 1995 – July 1, 1998) – 1st term
- 32nd: Heo Kyung-man (July 1, 1998 – July 1, 2002) – 2nd term
- 33rd: Park Tae-young (July 1, 2002 – April 29, 2004) – 1st term
- 34th: Park Jun-young (June 6, 2004 – July 1, 2006) – 1st term
- 35th: Park Jun-young (July 1, 2006 – July 1, 2010) – 2nd term
- 36th: Park Jun-young (July 1, 2010 – July 1, 2014) – 3rd term
- 37th: Lee Nak-yeon(July 1, 2014 – May 12, 2018)
- 38th: Kim Yung-rok (July 1, 2018 – )
Tourism
- Yeosu – Jinnamgwan Hall, Hyangiram, Yi Sun Shin Square
- Suncheon – Songgwangsa Temple, Seonamsa Temple, Nagan Eupseong Folk Village
- Mokpo – Mokpo Modern History Museum, Gatbawi Rock, Yudal Mountain
- Haenam – Ttanggut (End of the Land) Village, Mihwangsa Temple
- Gurye – Hwaeomsa Temple
- Damyang – Damyang Juknokwon, Metasequoia-lined Road, Soswaewon Garden
- Boseong – Boseong Green Tea Field Daehan Dawon
- Dochodo – Seonggaksa
References
- ^ "2022년 지역소득(잠정)". www.kostat.go.kr.
- ^ "South Korea: Provinces".
- ^ "KOSIS".
- ^ "Background Brief on International Trade" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2008-09-09. Retrieved 2008-07-21.
- ^ "Consulta".
- ^ a b "2005 Census - Religion Results". Archived from the original on 2015-09-04.
Sources
- "KOSIS". kosis.kr.
External links
- South Jeolla travel guide from Wikivoyage
- Official website (in English)