Dalseong-gun
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Dalseong-gun or Dalseong County is a gun
occupying much of south and western Daegu
, South Korea
. A largely rural district lying along the Nakdong River
, it makes up nearly half of Daegu's total area. It is divided in half by a narrow piece of Dalseo-gu
that reaches west to the river.
Like the other local government units in South Korea, Dalseong-gun enjoys a moderate degree of local autonomy. The county magistrate and council are elected by the local citizens, although their authority is sharply curtailed. The seat of government is located in Nongong-eup. The current magistrate is Lee Jong-jin.
Dalseong-gun enters historical records in 757, as Daegu-hyeon
, a subsidiary of Suchang-gun (modern-day Suseong-gu
). Dalseong-gun became part of Daegu Metropolitan City in 1995, as part of a general reform of local governments.
As the near hinterland
of Daegu, Dalseong-gun is known as a center of truck farming and tourism. Landmarks of Dalseong-gun include Biseulsan
and the Naengcheon resort area beneath Paljoryeong
.
The name Dalseong means "Dal Castle," and comes from the earlier name of Daegu, Dalgubeol. Other places sharing this name include Dalseong Park
in central Daegu.
Administrative divisions of South Korea
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occupying much of south and western Daegu
Daegu
Daegu , also known as Taegu, and officially the Daegu Metropolitan City, is a city in South Korea, the fourth largest after Seoul, Busan, and Incheon, and the third largest metropolitan area in the country with over 2.5 million residents. The city is the capital and principal city of the...
, South Korea
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
. A largely rural district lying along the Nakdong River
Nakdong River
The Nakdong River is the longest river in South Korea, and passes through major cities such as Daegu and Busan.-Geography:...
, it makes up nearly half of Daegu's total area. It is divided in half by a narrow piece of Dalseo-gu
Dalseo-gu
Dalseo-gu is a district in western Daegu, South Korea. It borders Dalseong-gun on the north, south, and west, and Seo-gu and Nam-gu on the east. It has a population of about 610,000, and an area of 62.27 square kilometers...
that reaches west to the river.
Like the other local government units in South Korea, Dalseong-gun enjoys a moderate degree of local autonomy. The county magistrate and council are elected by the local citizens, although their authority is sharply curtailed. The seat of government is located in Nongong-eup. The current magistrate is Lee Jong-jin.
Dalseong-gun enters historical records in 757, as Daegu-hyeon
Hyeon
The hyeon were administrative subdivisions of Korea during the Silla, Goryeo, and Joseon periods. They were typically slightly smaller than today's si and gun . They were abolished in the Gabo Reform of 1895.During the Goryeo period, there were about 335 Hyeon; during the Joseon period, 164....
, a subsidiary of Suchang-gun (modern-day Suseong-gu
Suseong-gu
Suseong-gu is a gu, or district, in southeastern Daegu, South Korea. It is one of the more prosperous and high-density areas of Daegu, and is the site of the city's most extensive hagwon district....
). Dalseong-gun became part of Daegu Metropolitan City in 1995, as part of a general reform of local governments.
As the near hinterland
Hinterland
The hinterland is the land or district behind a coast or the shoreline of a river. Specifically, by the doctrine of the hinterland, the word is applied to the inland region lying behind a port, claimed by the state that owns the coast. The area from which products are delivered to a port for...
of Daegu, Dalseong-gun is known as a center of truck farming and tourism. Landmarks of Dalseong-gun include Biseulsan
Biseulsan
Biseulsan is a mountain of Gyeongsangbuk-do, eastern South Korea. It has an altitude of 1084 metres....
and the Naengcheon resort area beneath Paljoryeong
Paljoryeong
Paljoryeong is a mountain pass in southeastern South Korea, lying between the peaks of Bonghwasan and Sangwonsan, which are both slightly over 660 meters high. The pass itself is slightly less than above sea level. It lies on the border of modern-day Daegu metropolitan city and Cheongdo,...
.
The name Dalseong means "Dal Castle," and comes from the earlier name of Daegu, Dalgubeol. Other places sharing this name include Dalseong Park
Dalseong Park
Dalseong Park is a park located in Jung-gu, Daegu, South Korea. The park includes Gwanpungnu Pavilion, a local history hall, a zoo, and some monuments.-History:...
in central Daegu.
Administrative divisions
Dalseong-gun is divided into three eup and six myeon. These are in turn divided into 279 ri and 1470 ban.- Dasa-eup
- Hwawon-eup
- Nongong-eup
- Gachang-myeonGachang-myeonGachang-myeon is a myeon, or township in rural southeastern Daegu, South Korea. Part of Dalseong County, it is separated from the urban center of Daegu by the ridgelines of Yongjibong and Apsan. These two mountains are separated by the narrow valley of the Sincheon, a tributary of the Nakdong...
- Guji-myeon
- Habin-myeon
- Hyeonpung-myeon
- Okpo-myeon
- Yuga-myeon