Gyeryong

Gyeryong

계룡시
Gyeryong 계룡시
Municipal City
Korean transcription(s)
• Hangul	계룡시
• Hanja	鷄龍市
• Revised Romanization	Gyeryong-si
• McCune-Reischauer	Kyeryong-si
	Gyeryong City Hall
	Flag Emblem of Gyeryong
	Location in South Korea
Country	South Korea
Region	Hoseo
Administrative divisions	3 myeon, 1 dong
Area
• Total	60.7 km2 (23.4 sq mi)
Population (Dec 2020)
• Total	42,822
• Density	704/km2 (1,820/sq mi)
• Dialect	Chungcheong

Gyeryong (Korean: 계룡; Korean pronunciation: [kje̞.ɾjo̞ŋ]) is a city in southeastern South Chungcheong province, South Korea. The current mayor is Choi Hong-Mook. The city was created in 2003, by a split from Nonsan city, following prolonged local agitation.

Located on the outskirts of the city is a large military complex known as Gyeryongdae (계룡대), which is home to the headquarters of the Republic of Korea Armed Forces branches. Due to the city's proximity to Gyeryongdae, approximately half (47%) of its inhabitants are connected to the military, as service personnel and their dependents or as civilian employees. The city hosts several major Korean and international military conferences. From 1989 to 1993, the headquarters relocated from various locations in Seoul into the more spacious newly-built integrated complex. The Army and Air Force headquarters first moved there in 1989, followed by the Navy headquarters four years later.^[1]

Gyeryong Mountain (Korean: 계룡산), adjacent to the city, is considered the mountain with the most qi (spiritual energy) in Korea. It is also the heart of Gyeryongsan National Park. As of December 2020, the total population of the city was 42,822.

Modern history

Gyeryong city is one of the newest cities except for new cities near Seoul. The establishment as a city was made in 2003, when it broke from Nonsan.

According to data, Gyeryong city and surrounding area were called "Yeonsan-Gun" in 1896. After Japanese colonization, it was incorporated to Nonsan. Later Gyeryong was chosen as the site for military. In 1989, Military and army headquarters, Gyeryongdae, moved to Gyeryong City. In 1991, it was designated as special area by president. The congress voted and decided via a special legislative bill that Gyeryong city be established on June 30, 2003. Six months later, the city officially came out.^[2]

The area currently called Gyeryong city was known to be Shindoan among the older residents. Gyeryong is also known to be a satellite city of Daejeon due to its geographical closeness.

Climate

Gyeryong has a humid continental climate (Köppen: Dwa), but can be considered a borderline humid subtropical climate (Köppen: Cwa) using the −3 °C (27 °F) isotherm.

Climate data for Gyeryong (1995–2020 normals)
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)	3.5 (38.3)	6.4 (43.5)	12.2 (54.0)	18.8 (65.8)	24.1 (75.4)	27.7 (81.9)	29.3 (84.7)	30.3 (86.5)	26.2 (79.2)	20.6 (69.1)	13.1 (55.6)	5.6 (42.1)	18.2 (64.8)
Daily mean °C (°F)	−2.6 (27.3)	−0.2 (31.6)	5.0 (41.0)	11.2 (52.2)	16.8 (62.2)	21.4 (70.5)	24.6 (76.3)	25.3 (77.5)	20.0 (68.0)	13.0 (55.4)	6.1 (43.0)	−0.7 (30.7)	11.7 (53.1)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)	−8.6 (16.5)	−6.6 (20.1)	−2.2 (28.0)	3.8 (38.8)	9.9 (49.8)	15.8 (60.4)	20.9 (69.6)	21.2 (70.2)	15.1 (59.2)	6.6 (43.9)	0.0 (32.0)	−6.5 (20.3)	5.8 (42.4)
Average precipitation mm (inches)	24.8 (0.98)	35.5 (1.40)	47.6 (1.87)	92.5 (3.64)	98.8 (3.89)	162.1 (6.38)	350.8 (13.81)	300.6 (11.83)	149.3 (5.88)	59.8 (2.35)	52.2 (2.06)	27.6 (1.09)	1,401.6 (55.18)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.1 mm)	4.9	5.0	6.7	8.2	7.7	8.5	15.2	13.7	8.5	5.1	7.1	6.5	97.1
Source: Korea Meteorological Administration^[3]

Economy

Pelicana Chicken has its headquarters in the city.^[4]

Due to the proximity of Gyeryongdae, the Republic of Korea Armed Forces and Ministry of National Defense are major employers.

Transportation

Train

The Honam Line goes through the Gyeryong station east to west. The KTX passes through 5 times a day, and many Saemaeul-ho and Mugunghwa-ho trains passes through the station.

Roads

The Honam Expressway Branch passes through the city, exiting through Gyeryong IC. National Route 1 and National Route 4 pass through the city center.

Sister city

References

^ "Gyeryong si, Naver cast, sintaengniji". Naver cast.
^ "Gyeryong City Introduction: History". Gyeryong city official website. Archived from the original on 2012-03-01. Retrieved 2009-12-22.
^ "Climatological Normals of Korea (1991 ~ 2020)" (PDF) (in Korean). Korea Meteorological Administration. Archived from the original (PDF) on 29 January 2022. Retrieved 7 June 2023.
^ "Outline of the Pelicana Korea Ltd." (Archive). Pelicana Chicken. Retrieved on August 22, 2014. "257 Wangdae-ri Duma-myeon Gyeryong-city, Chungnam province" Map (Archive).