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Overview of Gyeongsangnam-do Region (Gyeongsangnam-do)
Gyeongsangnam-do Region (Gyeongsangnam-do) is located in the Gyeongsangnam-do region of South Korea, with its prefectural capital at Changwon-si. Key sights and travel highlights across the prefecture include Historic cultural district, Traditional market (Sijang), Mountain & river parks, Local museum & heritage trail.
RegionGyeongsangnam-do
Capital cityChangwon-si
Cities & municipalities39
Primary transport hubChangwon-si Central Station (KORAIL KTX & SRT High-Speed Rail)
How to get to Gyeongsangnam-do 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 Gyeongsangnam-do
When visiting cities across Gyeongsangnam-do, 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 Gyeongsangnam-do
Best time to visit Gyeongsangnam-do: Apr–May, Sep–Nov.
All 39 cities & municipalities in Gyeongsangnam-do 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Changwon-si 창원 | Administrative City / District | 1,001,902 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Gimhae-si 김해 | Administrative City / District | 531,966 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Yangsan-si 양산 | Administrative City / District | 358,074 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Jinju 진주 | Administrative City / District | 340,816 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Geoje-si 거제 | Administrative City / District | 229,500 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Sacheon-si 사천 | Administrative City / District | 114,556 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Miryang-si 밀양 | Administrative City / District | 108,621 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Changnyeong-gun 창녕 | Administrative City / District | 74,668 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Geochang-gun 거창 | Administrative City / District | 67,224 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Haman-gun 함안 | Administrative City / District | 63,435 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Goseong-gun 고성 | Administrative City / District | 62,446 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Hapcheon-gun 합천 | Administrative City / District | 60,160 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Hadong-gun 하동 | Administrative City / District | 58,010 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Namhae-gun 남해 | Administrative City / District | 54,392 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Sancheong-gun 산청 | Administrative City / District | 39,863 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Uiryeong-gun 의령 | Administrative City / District | 32,371 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Hamyang-gun 함양 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Tong-yeong-si 통영 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Irun-myeon 일운면 | Administrative City / District | 232,921 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Ungsang-eup 웅상읍 | Administrative City / District | 83,360 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Gohyeon-dong 고현동 | Administrative City / District | 82,560 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Masanhoewon-gu 마산회원구 | Administrative City / District | 80,987 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Changnyeong-eup 창녕읍 | Administrative City / District | 74,668 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Geoje-myeon 거제면 | Administrative City / District | 72,124 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Buksin-dong 북신동 | Administrative City / District | 70,641 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Hadong-eup 하동읍 | Administrative City / District | 40,909 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Goseong-eup 고성읍 | Administrative City / District | 26,704 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Hanam-eup 하남읍 | Administrative City / District | 9,762 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Jillye-myeon 진례면 | Administrative City / District | 8,000 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Chilseo-myeon 칠서면 | Administrative City / District | 6,568 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Sangni-myeon 상리면 | Administrative City / District | 29 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Agyang-myeon 악양면 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Aju-dong 아주동 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Angol-dong 안골동 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Anŭi-myŏn 안의면 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Baekjeon-myeon 백전면 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Beollyong-dong 벌룡동 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Beopsu-myeon 법수면 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Bongpyeong-dong 봉평동 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |