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South Jeolla Province

January 01, 1970

South Jeolla Province (Korean: 전라남도; Hanja: 全羅南道; Jeollanam-do), also known as Jeonnam (Korean: 전남; Hanja: 全南), is a province in the Honam region, South Korea, and the southernmost province in mainland Korea. South Jeolla borders the provinces of North Jeolla to the north, South Gyeongsang to the northeast, and Jeju to the southwest in the Korea Strait.

South Jeolla Province
전라남도
Province
Korean transcription(s)
 • Hangul전라남도
 • Hanja全羅南道
 • McCune‑ReischauerChŏllanam-do
 • Revised RomanizationJeollanam-do
From the left: Damyang, Yeosu, Mokpo, Yeongam, Haenam, Boseong
Flag
Logo
Coordinates: 34°45′N 127°0′E / 34.750°N 127.000°E / 34.750; 127.000
CountrySouth Korea
RegionHonam
Largest citySuncheon
CapitalMuan County
Subdivisions5 cities; 17 counties
Government
 • GovernorKim Yung-rok (D)
Area
 • Total12,335.13 km2 (4,762.62 sq mi)
 • Rank3rd
Population
 (October, 2014)
 • Total1,817,697
 • Rank6th
 • Density147.36/km2 (381.7/sq mi)
Provincial symbols
 • FlowerCamellia japonica
 • TreeGinkgo
 • BirdOriental turtle dove
GDP
[1]
 • TotalKR₩ 91 trillion
US$ 73 billion (2022)
ISO 3166 codeKR-46
DialectJeolla
WebsiteOfficial website (English)

Suncheon is the largest city in the province, closely followed by Yeosu. Other major cities include Mokpo, Gwangyang and Naju.

History edit

South Cholla was established in 1896 from the province of Cholla, one of the Eight Provinces of Korea, consisting of the southern half of its mainland territory and most outlying islands.

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.

Kwangju (now Gwangju) was part of South Cholla until 1986 (when it became a Metropolitan City) and the capital until 2005, when the provincial government relocated from Gwangju to Muan County to the planned town of Namak.

Geography edit

The province is part of the Honam region, and is bounded on the west by the Yellow Sea, on the north by Jeollabuk-do Province, on the south by Jeju Strait, and on the east by Gyeongsangnam-do.

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 Seomjin, Yeongsan and Tamjin are suitable for large-scale grain agriculture. There is abundant rainfall in the area, which helps agriculture. The province is also home to the warmest weather on the peninsula. This helps to produce large amounts of agricultural produce, mainly rice, wheat, barley, pulses and potatoes. Vegetables, cotton and fruits are also grown in the province.

Further information on the mountain: Mohusansan

Enviornment edit

A small amount of gold and coal is mined in the province, but industries have also been developed in the area. The amount of harmful heavy metals in the province is one-thirtieth of the environmental standard requirement, boasting clean air.[2]

Demographics edit

Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
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%
Source: Citypopulation[3]
Age Ddistribution (2020)
Age Population
90+ years
14,883
80–89 years
103,290
70–79 years
184,866
60–69 years
257,648
50–59 years
298,881
40–49 years
252,465
30–39 years
191,379
20–29 years
194,394
10–19 years
159,118
0–9 years
131,883
  • Source: SOUTH KOREA: South Jeolla Province – Further information about the population structure
    (CITY POPULATION)

Administrative divisions edit

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.

 
Yeosu
Map Name Hangul Hanja Population (2021)[4] Area
(km2) 		Population density
2021 (per km2) 		Subdivisions

 

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 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 edit

Religion edit

Religion in South Jeolla (2005)[7]

  Not religious (53.4%)
  Protestantism (21.8%)
  Buddhism (16.1%)
  Catholicism (8.7%)

According to the census of 2005, of the people of South Jeolla 30.5% follow Christianity (21.8% Protestantism and 8.7% Catholicism) and 16.1% follow Buddhism.[7] 53.4% of the population is mostly not religious or follow Muism and other indigenous religions.

Education edit

National universities with graduate schools edit

Private universities with graduate schools edit

Public institutes of higher education edit

Private institutes of higher education edit

Governor edit

Main article: Governor 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 – )

Economy edit

Gwangyang Steel Mill, one of the world's largest single steel producer with an annual capacity of 21 million tons, is located in Gwangyang City. In addition, Yeosu National Industrial Complex, the nation's largest petrochemical industrial complex, is located in Yeosu City.[8]

Transportation edit

Rail edit

Roads edit

Airports edit

 
Yeosu Airport in Yeosu
  • Source: Investment Attractiveness
    (Jeolla Namdo)

Tourism edit

 
Nagan Eupseong Folk Village in Suncheon

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ "2022년 지역소득(잠정)". www.kostat.go.kr.
  2. ^ "Clean Natural Environment". Jeollanamdo.
  3. ^ "South Korea: Provinces".
  4. ^ "KOSIS".
  5. ^ (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2008-09-09. Retrieved 2008-07-21.
  6. ^ "Consulta".
  7. ^ a b . Archived from the original on 2015-09-04.
  8. ^ "Investment Attractiveness". Jeollanamdo.

Sources edit

  • "KOSIS". kosis.kr.

External links edit

 
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Jeollanam-do.
  •   South Jeolla travel guide from Wikivoyage
  • Official website (in English)

January 01, 1970
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South Jeolla Province Korean 전라남도 Hanja 全羅南道 Jeollanam do also known as Jeonnam Korean 전남 Hanja 全南 is a province in the Honam region South Korea and the southernmost province in mainland Korea South Jeolla borders the provinces of North Jeolla to the north South Gyeongsang to the northeast and Jeju to the southwest in the Korea Strait South Jeolla Province 전라남도ProvinceKorean transcription s Hangul전라남도 Hanja全羅南道 McCune ReischauerChŏllanam do Revised RomanizationJeollanam doFrom the left Damyang Yeosu Mokpo Yeongam Haenam BoseongFlagLogoCoordinates 34 45 N 127 0 E 34 750 N 127 000 E 34 750 127 000CountrySouth KoreaRegionHonamLargest citySuncheonCapitalMuan CountySubdivisions5 cities 17 countiesGovernment GovernorKim Yung rok D Area Total12 335 13 km2 4 762 62 sq mi Rank3rdPopulation October 2014 Total1 817 697 Rank6th Density147 36 km2 381 7 sq mi Provincial symbols FlowerCamellia japonica TreeGinkgo BirdOriental turtle doveGDP 1 TotalKR 91 trillionUS 73 billion 2022 ISO 3166 codeKR 46DialectJeollaWebsiteOfficial website English Suncheon is the largest city in the province closely followed by Yeosu Other major cities include Mokpo Gwangyang and Naju Contents 1 History 2 Geography 2 1 Enviornment 3 Demographics 4 Administrative divisions 5 Sister cities and provinces 6 Religion 7 Education 7 1 National universities with graduate schools 7 2 Private universities with graduate schools 7 3 Public institutes of higher education 7 4 Private institutes of higher education 8 Governor 9 Economy 10 Transportation 10 1 Rail 10 2 Roads 10 3 Airports 11 Tourism 12 See also 13 References 14 Sources 15 External linksHistory editSouth Cholla was established in 1896 from the province of Cholla one of the Eight Provinces of Korea consisting of the southern half of its mainland territory and most outlying islands During the Japanese occupation of Korea from 1910 to 1945 South Cholla was known as South Zenra with its provincial capital at Kōshu now Gwangju In addition Cheju Island now Jeju Island was part of South Cholla until August 1 1946 Kwangju now Gwangju was part of South Cholla until 1986 when it became a Metropolitan City and the capital until 2005 when the provincial government relocated from Gwangju to Muan County to the planned town of Namak Geography editThe province is part of the Honam region and is bounded on the west by the Yellow Sea on the north by Jeollabuk do Province on the south by Jeju Strait and on the east by Gyeongsangnam do 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 Seomjin Yeongsan and Tamjin are suitable for large scale grain agriculture There is abundant rainfall in the area which helps agriculture The province is also home to the warmest weather on the peninsula This helps to produce large amounts of agricultural produce mainly rice wheat barley pulses and potatoes Vegetables cotton and fruits are also grown in the province Further information on the mountain Mohusansan Enviornment edit A small amount of gold and coal is mined in the province but industries have also been developed in the area The amount of harmful heavy metals in the province is one thirtieth of the environmental standard requirement boasting clean air 2 Demographics editHistorical populationYearPop p a 19802 923 191 19902 507 439 1 52 20001 996 456 2 25 20101 741 499 1 36 20151 799 044 0 65 20201 788 807 0 11 Source Citypopulation 3 Age Ddistribution 2020 Age Population 90 years 14 883 80 89 years 103 290 70 79 years 184 866 60 69 years 257 648 50 59 years 298 881 40 49 years 252 465 30 39 years 191 379 20 29 years 194 394 10 19 years 159 118 0 9 years 131 883 Source SOUTH KOREA South Jeolla Province Further information about the population structure CITY POPULATION Administrative divisions editJeollanam do is divided into 5 cities si and 17 counties gun Listed below is the name of each entity in English hangul and hanja nbsp Yeosu Map Name Hangul Hanja Population 2021 4 Area km2 Population density 2021 per km2 Subdivisions nbsp Yeosu 여수시 麗水市 268 687 510 08 km2 526 75 km2 1 eup 6 myeon 20 haengjeong dong nbsp Mokpo 목포시 木浦市 221 178 51 58 km2 4 288 06 km2 23 haengjeong dong nbsp Suncheon 순천시 順天市 273 827 907 43 km2 301 76 km2 1 eup 10 myeon 13 haengjeong dong nbsp Gwangyang 광양시 光陽市 144 226 458 89 km2 314 29 km2 1 eup 6 myeon 5 haengjeong dong nbsp Naju 나주시 羅州市 115 138 608 45 km2 189 23 km2 1 eup 12 myeon 7 haengjeong dong nbsp Muan County 무안군 務安郡 90 094 448 95 km2 200 68 km2 3 eup 6 myeon nbsp Haenam County 해남군 海南郡 63 242 1 013 8 km2 62 38 km2 1 eup 13 myeon nbsp Goheung County 고흥군 高興郡 58 873 807 23 km2 72 93 km2 2 eup 14 myeon nbsp Hwasun County 화순군 和順郡 60 136 786 9 km2 76 42 km2 1 eup 12 myeon nbsp Yeongam County 영암군 靈巖郡 55 998 604 24 km2 92 68 km2 2 eup 9 myeon nbsp Yeonggwang County 영광군 靈光郡 48 981 473 69 km2 103 40 km2 3 eup 8 myeon nbsp Wando County 완도군 莞島郡 47 210 396 13 km2 119 18 km2 3 eup 9 myeon nbsp Damyang County 담양군 潭陽郡 44 034 455 12 km2 96 75 km2 1 eup 11 myeon nbsp Boseong County 보성군 寶城郡 36 981 663 35 km2 55 75 km2 2 eup 10 myeon nbsp Jangseong County 장성군 長城郡 40 604 518 65 km2 78 29 km2 1 eup 10 myeon nbsp Jangheung County 장흥군 長興郡 34 268 618 2 km2 55 43 km2 3 eup 7 myeon nbsp Gangjin County 강진군 康津郡 31 941 500 28 km2 63 85 km2 1 eup 10 myeon nbsp Sinan County 신안군 新安郡 34 000 663 59 km2 51 24 km2 2 eup 12 myeon nbsp Hampyeong County 함평군 咸平郡 29 369 392 43 km2 74 84 km2 1 eup 8 myeon nbsp Jindo County 진도군 珍島郡 29 013 440 1 km2 65 92 km2 1 eup 6 myeon nbsp Gokseong County 곡성군 谷城郡 26 781 547 44 km2 48 92 km2 1 eup 10 myeon nbsp Gurye County 구례군 求禮郡 23 543 443 2 km2 53 12 km2 1 eup 7 myeonSister cities and provinces edit nbsp State of Arizona United States nbsp State of Maryland United States nbsp Gyeongsan South Korea nbsp Ipswich Queensland Australia nbsp Ba Rịa Vũng Tau province Vietnam nbsp State of Oregon United States 5 nbsp Sichuan Province China nbsp Alcochete Portugal 6 Religion editReligion in South Jeolla 2005 7 Not religious 53 4 Protestantism 21 8 Buddhism 16 1 Catholicism 8 7 According to the census of 2005 of the people of South Jeolla 30 5 follow Christianity 21 8 Protestantism and 8 7 Catholicism and 16 1 follow Buddhism 7 53 4 of the population is mostly not religious or follow Muism and other indigenous religions Education editNational universities with graduate schools edit 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 edit 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 edit Jeonnam Provincial College Damyang County Jangheung County Private institutes of higher education edit 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 SuncheonGovernor editMain article Governor 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 Economy editGwangyang Steel Mill one of the world s largest single steel producer with an annual capacity of 21 million tons is located in Gwangyang City In addition Yeosu National Industrial Complex the nation s largest petrochemical industrial complex is located in Yeosu City 8 Transportation editRail edit KTX Honam Line Seoul station to GwangjuSongjeong station KTX Honam Line Seoul station to Mokpo station Roads edit Expressway No 10 Expressway No 15 Airports edit nbsp Yeosu Airport in Yeosu Muan International Airport Yeosu Airport Gwangju Airport Source Investment Attractiveness Jeolla Namdo Tourism edit nbsp Nagan Eupseong Folk Village in Suncheon 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 Tourism nbsp Art Gallery in Yeosu nbsp Mokpo Gatbawi nbsp ChueotangSee also editNorth Jeolla ProvinceReferences edit 2022년 지역소득 잠정 www kostat go kr Clean Natural Environment Jeollanamdo 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 Investment Attractiveness Jeollanamdo Sources edit KOSIS kosis kr External links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Jeollanam do nbsp South Jeolla travel guide from Wikivoyage Official website in English Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title South Jeolla Province amp oldid 1222206246, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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