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Overview of Daegu Region (Daegu)
Daegu Region (Daegu) is located in the Daegu region of South Korea, with its prefectural capital at Daegu. Key sights and travel highlights across the prefecture include Historic cultural district, Traditional market (Sijang), Mountain & river parks, Local museum & heritage trail.
RegionDaegu
Capital cityDaegu
Cities & municipalities36
Primary transport hubDaegu Central Station (KORAIL KTX & SRT High-Speed Rail)
How to get to Daegu Region
Connected via KORAIL KTX / SRT high-speed rail, Express Bus terminals, and T-money nationwide transit card. Use our KORAIL KTX & SRT High-Speed Rail Fare & Route Calculator and Rail Pass Value Helper to compare rail tickets and regional passes.
Signature local food in Daegu
When visiting cities across Daegu, look out for these regional specialties at station restaurants, markets, and local izakaya:
- Korean BBQ (Samgyeopsal & Hanwoo)
- Bibimbap
- Kimchi jjigae
- Tteokbokki & street food
- Local makgeolli
Best time to visit Daegu
Best time to visit Daegu: Apr–May, Sep–Nov.
All 36 cities & municipalities in Daegu Region
Click any city below for its individual travel guide, demographics, rail access, food specialties, and nearby stops:
| City (Kanji) | Type / Status | Population | Area | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daegu 대구 | Administrative City / District | 2,365,523 | Regional km² | City guide → · Flagship guide |
| Dalseo-gu 달서 | Administrative City / District | 523,712 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Buk-gu 북구 | Administrative City / District | 414,883 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Suseong-gu 수성구 | Administrative City / District | 408,477 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Dong-gu 동구 | Administrative City / District | 343,398 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Dalseong-gun 달성군 | Administrative City / District | 264,680 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Seo-gu 서구 | Administrative City / District | 163,463 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Nam-gu 남구 | Administrative City / District | 135,957 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Jung-gu 중구 | Administrative City / District | 94,808 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Hwawon-eup 화원읍 | Administrative City / District | 64,718 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Duryudong 두류동 | Administrative City / District | 34,280 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Gongsan-dong 공산동 | Administrative City / District | 18,177 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Gachang-myeon 가창면 | Administrative City / District | 8,857 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Ansim-dong 안심3·4동 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Ansim-dong 안심2동 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Ansim-dong 안심1동 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Bangchon-dong 방촌동 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Beomeo-dong 범어3동 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Beomeo-dong 범어2동 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Beomeo-dong 범어4동 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Beomeo-dong 범어1동 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Beommul-dong 범물2동 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Beommul-dong 범물1동 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Bisan-dong 비산1동 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Bisan-dong 비산6동 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Bisan-dong 비산5동 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Bisan-dong 비산4동 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Bisan-dong 비산2·3동 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Bisandong 비산동 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Bokhyeon-dong 복현2동 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Bokhyeon-dong 복현1동 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Bolli-dong 본리동 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Bon-dong 본동 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Bongdeok-dong 봉덕3동 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Bongdeok-dong 봉덕2동 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Bongdeok-dong 봉덕1동 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |