Chungju
Chungju (Korean pronunciation: [tɕʰuŋ.dʑu]) is a city in North Chungcheong province, South Korea. Uamsan is a mountain located within the outskirts of the city.
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충주시 | |
|---|---|
| Korean transcription(s) | |
| • Hangul | 충주시 |
| • Hanja | 忠州市 |
| • Revised Romanization | Chungju-si |
| • McCune-Reischauer | Ch'ungju-si |
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 Location in South Korea | |
| Coordinates: 36°58′N 127°57′E / 36.967°N 127.950°ECoordinates: 36°58′N 127°57′E / 36.967°N 127.950°E | |
| Country |  South Korea |
| Region | Hoseo |
| Administrative divisions | 1 eup, 12 myeon, 12 dong |
| Area | |
| • Total | 153.45 km2 (59.25 sq mi) |
| Population (November 2010) | |
| • Total | 218,098 |
| • Dialect | Chungcheong |
The city is famous for the annual martial arts festival held in October. Also of note, former UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon grew up here.
Symbol
- City Flower : Chrysanthemum
- City Bird : Mandarin duck
- City Tree : Apple tree
Chungju Lake
Chungju Lake as seen from Woraksan
Chungju Dam is the country's biggest multi-purpose dam that links together Chungju and its neighborhoods. It creates a manmade lake with a vast body of water. Woraksan Mt and Songnae valley are located nearby. Additionally, this area has cherished cave area/springs.[1]
References
- ↑ [출발!2박 2일] 충주호, Hankook Ilbo 2003-05-29