Sangju
Sangju, a city in North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea, is nicknamed "Three Whites" for its three signature agricultural products — rice, silkworm cocoons, and dried persimmons. One of the oldest cities in the region, it shares its name with Gyeongju as the origin of the "Gyeongsang" provinces, and once served as the administrative capital of Gyeongsang Province in the early Joseon period. The city is also known as a cycling destination, and sits within reach of mountains and several UNESCO World Heritage sites in the wider region.
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- Population101,267
- Nearest water from center 1.1 km0.7 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 3.5 km2.2 mi
Nearest airports
Sangju: quick answers
Where is Sangju?
Sangju is in South Korea, about 70 km43 miles in a straight line from Daejeon.
How do you get to Sangju?
The nearest airport is Yecheon-ri (YEC), about 45 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Sangju?
The warmest month is August, averaging 25°C77°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at -1°C29°F. The wettest month is July, with about 231 mm9.1 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Sangju?
OpenStreetMap lists 6 restaurants, 5 cafés and 34 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.