Tongyeong

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Tongyeong

Name

Tongyeong

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Obec / Město

Summary

Tongyeong is a coastal city in South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea, historically significant as the base of Admiral Yi Sun-sin. The city was formed by the 1995 merger of Chungmu city and Tongyeong county. It is renowned for its maritime heritage and as a hub for regional tourism.

Statistics

Area

236.50 km²

Population

121,020

Location