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South Jeolla Province

January 24, 2023

South Jeolla Province (Korean: 전라남도; Hanja: 全羅南道; Jeollanam-do; ), also known as Jeonnam, is a province of South Korea. South Jeolla has a population of 1,902,324 (2014) and has a geographic area of 12,247 km2 (4,729 sq mi) located in the Honam region at the southwestern tip of the Korean Peninsula. 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.[citation needed]

South Jeolla Province
전라남도
Province
Korean transcription(s)
 • Hangul전라남도
 • Hanja全羅南道
 • McCune‑ReischauerChŏllanam-do
 • Revised RomanizationJeollanam-do
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Coordinates: 34°45′N 127°0′E / 34.750°N 127.000°E / 34.750; 127.000Coordinates: 34°45′N 127°0′E / 34.750°N 127.000°E / 34.750; 127.000
CountrySouth Korea
RegionHonam
CapitalMuan County
Subdivisions5 cities; 17 counties
Government
 • GovernorKim Yung-rok (Democratic)
Area
 • Total12,247 km2 (4,729 sq mi)
 • Rank3rd
Population
 (October, 2014)
 • Total1,902,324
 • Rank6th
 • Density142/km2 (370/sq mi)
Metropolitan Symbols
 • FlowerCamellia japonica
 • TreeGinkgo
 • BirdOriental turtle dove
ISO 3166 codeKR-46
DialectJeolla
WebsiteOfficial website (English)

Muan County is the capital and Yeosu is the largest city of South Jeolla, with other major cities including Suncheon, Mokpo, and Gwangyang. Gwangju was the largest city of South Jeolla until becoming a Metropolitan City in 1986, and was the historic capital until the provincial government was relocated to the Muan County town of Namak in 2005.

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

Geography

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.

A small amount of gold and coal is mined in the province, but industries have also been developed in the area.

Further information on the mountain: Mohusansan

Demographics

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[1]

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.

 
Yeosu
 
Mokpo
Map # Name Hangul Hanja Population (2012)[2] Subdivisions
 
City
1 Yeosu 여수시 麗水市 290,774 1 eup, 6 myeon, 20 haengjeong-dong
2 Mokpo 목포시 木浦市 238,368 23 haengjeong-dong
3 Suncheon 순천시 順天市 279,435 1 eup, 10 myeon, 13 haengjeong-dong
4 Gwangyang 광양시 光陽市 152,131 1 eup, 6 myeon, 5 haengjeong-dong
5 Naju 나주시 羅州市 100,312 1 eup, 12 myeon, 7 haengjeong-dong
County
6 Muan County 무안군 務安郡 71,294 3 eup, 6 myeon
7 Haenam County 해남군 海南郡 81,321 1 eup, 13 myeon
8 Goheung County 고흥군 高興郡 76,118 2 eup, 14 myeon
9 Hwasun County 화순군 和順郡 70,757 1 eup, 12 myeon
10 Yeongam County 영암군 靈巖郡 64,596 2 eup, 9 myeon
11 Yeonggwang County 영광군 靈光郡 58,026 3 eup, 8 myeon
12 Wando County 완도군 莞島郡 54 867 3 eup, 9 myeon
13 Damyang County 담양군 潭陽郡 48,329 1 eup, 11 myeon
14 Boseong County 보성군 寶城郡 49,940 2 eup, 10 myeon
15 Jangseong County 장성군 長城郡 47,231 1 eup, 10 myeon
16 Jangheung County 장흥군 長興郡 42,643 3 eup, 7 myeon
17 Gangjin County 강진군 康津郡 41,160 1 eup, 10 myeon
18 Sinan County 신안군 新安郡 46,007 2 eup, 12 myeon
19 Hampyeong County 함평군 咸平郡 37,528 1 eup, 8 myeon
20 Jindo County 진도군 珍島郡 34,486 1 eup, 6 myeon
21 Gokseong County 곡성군 谷城郡 32,896 1 eup, 10 myeon
22 Gurye County 구례군 求禮郡 27,765 1 eup, 7 myeon

Sister cities and provinces

Religion

Religion in South Jeolla (2005)[5]

  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.[5] 53.4% of the population is mostly not religious or follow Muism and other indigenous religions.

Education

National universities with graduate schools

Private universities with graduate schools

Public institutes of higher education

Private institutes of higher education

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

References

  1. ^ "South Korea: Provinces".
  2. ^ "Statistics". South Jeolla Province. Retrieved 2013-07-19.
  3. ^ (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2008-09-09. Retrieved 2008-07-21.
  4. ^ "Consulta".
  5. ^ a b . Archived from the original on 2015-09-04.

External links

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

January 24, 2023
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This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources South Jeolla Province news newspapers books scholar JSTOR July 2021 Learn how and when to remove this template message South Jeolla Province Korean 전라남도 Hanja 全羅南道 Jeollanam do also known as Jeonnam is a province of South Korea South Jeolla has a population of 1 902 324 2014 and has a geographic area of 12 247 km2 4 729 sq mi located in the Honam region at the southwestern tip of the Korean Peninsula 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 citation needed South Jeolla Province 전라남도ProvinceKorean transcription s Hangul전라남도 Hanja全羅南道 McCune ReischauerChŏllanam do Revised RomanizationJeollanam doFlagLogoCoordinates 34 45 N 127 0 E 34 750 N 127 000 E 34 750 127 000 Coordinates 34 45 N 127 0 E 34 750 N 127 000 E 34 750 127 000CountrySouth KoreaRegionHonamCapitalMuan CountySubdivisions5 cities 17 countiesGovernment GovernorKim Yung rok Democratic Area Total12 247 km2 4 729 sq mi Rank3rdPopulation October 2014 Total1 902 324 Rank6th Density142 km2 370 sq mi Metropolitan Symbols FlowerCamellia japonica TreeGinkgo BirdOriental turtle doveISO 3166 codeKR 46DialectJeollaWebsiteOfficial website English Muan County is the capital and Yeosu is the largest city of South Jeolla with other major cities including Suncheon Mokpo and Gwangyang Gwangju was the largest city of South Jeolla until becoming a Metropolitan City in 1986 and was the historic capital until the provincial government was relocated to the Muan County town of Namak in 2005 South Jeolla was established in 1896 from the province of Jeolla one of the Eight Provinces of Korea consisting of the southern half of its mainland territory and most outlying islands citation needed Contents 1 Geography 2 Demographics 3 Administrative divisions 4 Sister cities and provinces 5 Religion 6 Education 6 1 National universities with graduate schools 6 2 Private universities with graduate schools 6 3 Public institutes of higher education 6 4 Private institutes of higher education 7 List of governors of South Jeolla Province 8 Tourism 9 References 10 External linksGeography 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 A small amount of gold and coal is mined in the province but industries have also been developed in the area Further information on the mountain MohusansanDemographics 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 1 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 Yeosu Mokpo Map Name Hangul Hanja Population 2012 2 Subdivisions City1 Yeosu 여수시 麗水市 290 774 1 eup 6 myeon 20 haengjeong dong2 Mokpo 목포시 木浦市 238 368 23 haengjeong dong3 Suncheon 순천시 順天市 279 435 1 eup 10 myeon 13 haengjeong dong4 Gwangyang 광양시 光陽市 152 131 1 eup 6 myeon 5 haengjeong dong5 Naju 나주시 羅州市 100 312 1 eup 12 myeon 7 haengjeong dongCounty6 Muan County 무안군 務安郡 71 294 3 eup 6 myeon7 Haenam County 해남군 海南郡 81 321 1 eup 13 myeon8 Goheung County 고흥군 高興郡 76 118 2 eup 14 myeon9 Hwasun County 화순군 和順郡 70 757 1 eup 12 myeon10 Yeongam County 영암군 靈巖郡 64 596 2 eup 9 myeon11 Yeonggwang County 영광군 靈光郡 58 026 3 eup 8 myeon12 Wando County 완도군 莞島郡 54 867 3 eup 9 myeon13 Damyang County 담양군 潭陽郡 48 329 1 eup 11 myeon14 Boseong County 보성군 寶城郡 49 940 2 eup 10 myeon15 Jangseong County 장성군 長城郡 47 231 1 eup 10 myeon16 Jangheung County 장흥군 長興郡 42 643 3 eup 7 myeon17 Gangjin County 강진군 康津郡 41 160 1 eup 10 myeon18 Sinan County 신안군 新安郡 46 007 2 eup 12 myeon19 Hampyeong County 함평군 咸平郡 37 528 1 eup 8 myeon20 Jindo County 진도군 珍島郡 34 486 1 eup 6 myeon21 Gokseong County 곡성군 谷城郡 32 896 1 eup 10 myeon22 Gurye County 구례군 求禮郡 27 765 1 eup 7 myeonSister cities and provinces Edit State of Arizona United States State of Maryland United States Gyeongsan South Korea Ipswich Queensland Australia Ba Rịa Vũng Tau province Vietnam State of Oregon United States 3 Sichuan Province China Alcochete Portugal 4 Religion EditReligion in South Jeolla 2005 5 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 5 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 SuncheonPrivate 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 GwangyangPublic institutes of higher education Edit Jeonnam Provincial College Damyang County Jangheung CountyPrivate 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 SuncheonList of governors of South Jeolla Province Edit31st 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 Edit 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 SeonggaksaReferences Edit South Korea Provinces Statistics South Jeolla Province Retrieved 2013 07 19 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 External links Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to Jeollanam do 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 1135298592, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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