Sachkhon ( cor. 사천시 ? , 泗 川 市? , Sachkhon-si ), ustar. Samchonpho ( cor. 삼천포 ? , 三千 浦? ) Is a city in Gyeongsangnam- ndo province , Republic of Korea .
| City | |||
| Sacheon | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 泗 川 市 | |||
| |||
| A country |  The Republic of Korea | ||
| Provinces | Gyeongsangnamdo | ||
| Internal division | 1 sy, 7 men, 6 tone | ||
| Mayor | Kim suyon | ||
| History and geography | |||
| First mention | 1413 | ||
| City with | 1995 | ||
| Square | 396.99 km² | ||
| Climate type | monsoon | ||
| Timezone | UTC + 9 | ||
| Population | |||
| Population | 114,556 people | ||
| Official language | Korean | ||
| Digital identifiers | |||
| Telephone code | +82 55 | ||
| Other | |||
| Flower symbol | azalea | ||
| Tree symbol | gingko | ||
| Animal symbol | gull | ||
| sacheon.go.kr (cor.) (eng.) (jap.) (kit.) | |||
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History
In the epoch of Samkhan, the territory on which modern Sachkhon stands was owned by one of the twelve members of the Pyongkhan union, then became part of the Silla state. In 532 , the Samulkhyun municipal unit was formed here, in 757 it was included in the county of Coson . In 1015 Samul was renamed Sajou. The name Sachon first appeared in 1413 during the Joseon Dynasty . In 1895, Sachkhon received county (kun) status. The status of the city (si) was obtained in 1995. [one]
Geography
Located in the south of the Korean Peninsula on the shores of the Korean Strait . It has an advantageous transport position and a developed transport infrastructure. From east and south bordered by Koson and Namkhe counties. The northwestern part of the city is predominantly mountainous, where the city borders on Jinju and Hadon . Coastal plains stretch from north to south. The small rivers Sachkhon and Chukcheon flow through the city, as well as the Tokchon, which flows into the Chinyanho lake. Due to the proximity to the sea, the climate of the city is cooler in summer and warmer in winter than in other parts of the country. [2]
Administrative division
Sachkhon is administratively divided into 1 ып, 7 men and 6 tones (dons): [3]
| Title | Hangul | Area, km² | Population, people | Internal division |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacheon Bay | 사천읍 | 29.63 | 16 957 | 21 ri |
| Yonghyung myung | 용현면 | 27.57 | 6,042 | 11 ri |
| Conmen-Myung | 곤명면 | 69,81 | 3,427 | 16 ri |
| Konyang | 곤양면 | 52.01 | 3,423 | 13 ri |
| Sanam myeong | 사남면 | 61.13 | 4,793 | 6 ri |
| Sophomen | 서포면 | 48.07 | 4,621 | 10 ri |
| Chondon-myung | 정동면 | 36.64 | 11,829 | 10 ri |
| Chukton-myeon | 축동면 | 23.29 | 2 189 | 7 ri |
| Namyan-dong | 남양동 | 18.19 | 10 164 | |
| Poren-dong | 벌용 동 | 9.71 | 10,946 | |
| Songu-dong | 선구동 | 3.38 | 7,508 | |
| Tonsogym-dong | 동서 금동 | 0.94 | 6,783 | |
| Tonso-dong | 동서 동 | 9.72 | 9 455 | |
| Hyancheong-dong | 향촌동 | 12.39 | 6,999 |
Economy
Sachhon is one of the largest industrial centers in the country. Here are located the production facilities of most large South Korean companies. Productions are integrated into industrial complexes, such as the Chins industrial complex, the Sonpo industrial complex and others. Among the goods produced are dominated by heavy goods and aerospace industry. [four]
Tourism and attractions
- Buddhist temples of Tasolsa (founded in the 6th century ) and Pacchhons (founded in the 8th century ). Both temples belong to the heyday of Korean Buddhism in the era of the early Korean state of United Silla . [five]
- Aerospace Museum, opened in 2002 . The total exposition area is 42 thousand m². The exhibition is divided into several rooms, there is an exhibition in the open. [6]
- Sachon Culture and Arts Festival - held annually in early May. The program includes a theatrical procession, a fair, fireworks, performances by folk groups, art exhibitions. [7]
Twin City
Sachhon has a number of sister cities: [8]
- Miyoshi , Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan
- Yyryn ( Gyeongsangnam-do ), South Korea
- Chonyp ( Jeollabuk-do Province ), South Korea
Symbols
Like the rest of the cities and counties of South Korea, Sachkhon has a number of symbols: [9]
- Tree: gingko - symbolizes harmony.
- Flower: azalea - symbolizes joy and love.
- Bird: gull - symbolizes progress and progress.
- Mascot : the futuristic character of Ttoroki, personifies Sachon's aerospace industry.
See also
- South Korean cities
Notes
- ↑ History of Sachkhon. (eng.)
- ↑ Sachkhon geography. Archival copy dated May 22, 2006 on Wayback Machine (eng.)
- ↑ Sachkhon administrative division. (inaccessible link) (cor.)
- ↑ Sachkhon economy. (eng.)
- ↑ Buddhist temples of Sachhona. Archived copy January 10, 2007 on Wayback Machine (Eng.)
- ↑ Sachkhon Aerospace Museum. Archived copy January 10, 2007 on Wayback Machine (Eng.)
- ↑ Festival of Culture and Arts. Archived copy January 10, 2007 on Wayback Machine (Eng.)
- ↑ Sachkhon's twin cities. Archived copy of November 9, 2013 on Wayback Machine (eng.)
- ↑ Sachkhon symbols. (eng.)