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Overview of North Gyeongsang Region (경상북도)
North Gyeongsang Region (경상북도) is located in the North Gyeongsang region of South Korea, with its prefectural capital at Andong. Key sights and travel highlights across the prefecture include Gyeongju Bulguksa, Seokguram & Daereungwon Tombs, Andong Hahoe Folk Village, Pohang Homigot & Space Walk, JuWangsan National Park.
RegionNorth Gyeongsang
Capital cityAndong
Cities & municipalities82
Primary transport hubAndong Central Station (KORAIL KTX & SRT High-Speed Rail)
How to get to North Gyeongsang Region
KTX to Gyeongju (Singyeongju), Pohang, Andong and Gimcheon-Gumi stations. 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 North Gyeongsang
When visiting cities across North Gyeongsang, look out for these regional specialties at station restaurants, markets, and local izakaya:
- Andong Jjimdak (braised chicken)
- Gyeongju Hwangnam-ppang & Gyori Gimbap
- Pohang Gwamegi & Mulhoe
- Andong Hanwoo beef
Best time to visit North Gyeongsang
Best time to visit North Gyeongsang: Apr–May, Oct–Nov.
All 82 cities & municipalities in North Gyeongsang 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pohang-si 포항 | Administrative City / District | 520,305 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Gumi 구미 | Administrative City / District | 374,654 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Gyeongju 경주 | Administrative City / District | 264,091 | Regional km² | City guide → · Flagship guide |
| Gyeongsan-si 경산 | Administrative City / District | 236,459 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Yeongju-si 영주 | Administrative City / District | 196,000 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Andong-si 안동 | Administrative City / District | 167,942 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Gimcheon-si 김천 | Administrative City / District | 150,000 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Yeongcheon-si 영천 | Administrative City / District | 113,807 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Chilgok 칠곡 | Administrative City / District | 107,158 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Sangju-si 상주 | Administrative City / District | 101,267 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Mungyeong-si 문경 | Administrative City / District | 77,304 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Uiseong-gun 의성 | Administrative City / District | 71,216 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Yecheon-gun 예천 | Administrative City / District | 58,081 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Yeongdeok-gun 영덕 | Administrative City / District | 52,697 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Seongju-gun 성주군 | Administrative City / District | 51,028 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Cheongdo-gun 청도 | Administrative City / District | 47,099 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Uljin-gun 울진 | Administrative City / District | 46,112 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Bonghwa-gun 봉화군 | Administrative City / District | 41,452 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Goryeong-gun 고령 | Administrative City / District | 35,000 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Gunwi-gun 군위 | Administrative City / District | 34,293 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Cheongsong-gun 청송군 | Administrative City / District | 31,313 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Yeong-yang 영양 | Administrative City / District | 21,385 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Ulleung-gun 울릉 | Administrative City / District | 10,426 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Buk-gu Buk-gu | Administrative City / District | 492,041 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Yeongju-dong 영주1동 | Administrative City / District | 84,625 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Yeongju-dong 영주2동 | Administrative City / District | 84,625 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Mungyeong-eup 문경읍 | Administrative City / District | 77,304 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Yecheon-eup 예천읍 | Administrative City / District | 54,873 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Yeonil-eup 연일읍 | Administrative City / District | 34,560 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Gunwi-eup 군위읍 | Administrative City / District | 34,293 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Angang-eup 안강읍 | Administrative City / District | 33,333 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Cheongsong-eup 청송읍 | Administrative City / District | 31,313 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Waegwan-eup 왜관읍 | Administrative City / District | 29,691 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Hwangseong-dong 황성동 | Administrative City / District | 29,140 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Hayang-eup 하양읍 | Administrative City / District | 27,236 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Dongcheon-dong 동천동 | Administrative City / District | 26,507 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Seonsan-eup 선산읍 | Administrative City / District | 20,673 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Seonggeon-dong 성건동 | Administrative City / District | 18,219 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Oedong-eup 외동읍 | Administrative City / District | 17,539 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Yonggang-dong 용강동 | Administrative City / District | 15,817 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Seondo-dong 선도동 | Administrative City / District | 13,587 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Hwango-dong 황오동 | Administrative City / District | 10,225 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Ulleung-eup 울릉읍 | Administrative City / District | 9,169 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Hwangnam-dong 황남동 | Administrative City / District | 8,885 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Apo-eup 아포읍 | Administrative City / District | 8,799 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Gangdong-myeon 강동면 | Administrative City / District | 8,705 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Hamchang-eup 함창읍 | Administrative City / District | 8,427 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Dasan-myeon 다산면 | Administrative City / District | 7,400 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Yangnam-myeon 양남면 | Administrative City / District | 7,131 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Wolseong-dong 월성동 | Administrative City / District | 6,269 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Naenam-myeon 내남면 | Administrative City / District | 6,142 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Cheonbuk-myeon 천북면 | Administrative City / District | 6,140 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Gaeun-eup 가은읍 | Administrative City / District | 5,594 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Chunyang-myeon 춘양면 | Administrative City / District | 5,154 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Yangbuk-myeon 양북면 | Administrative City / District | 4,558 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Seo-myeon 서면 | Administrative City / District | 3,325 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Bongseong-myeon 봉성면 | Administrative City / District | 2,583 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Socheon-myeon 소천면 | Administrative City / District | 2,519 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Myeongho-myeon 명호면 | Administrative City / District | 2,428 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Beopjeon-myeon 법전면 | Administrative City / District | 2,368 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Seokpo-myeon 석포면 | Administrative City / District | 2,144 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Sangun-myeon 상운면 | Administrative City / District | 2,070 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Subi-myŏn 수비면 | Administrative City / District | 2,016 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Jaesan-myeon 재산면 | Administrative City / District | 1,692 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Amnyang-myeon 압량면 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Andeok-myeon 안덕면 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Angi-dong 안기동 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Angye-myeon 안계면 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Anheung-dong 안흥동 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Anjeong-myeon 안정면 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Anmak-dong 안막동 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Anpyeong-myeon 안평면 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Ansa-myeon 안사면 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Baeban-dong 배반동 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Baekcheon-dong 백천동 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Beopheung-dong 법흥동 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Bian-myeon 비안면 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Bisan-dong 비산동 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Bodeok-dong 보덕동 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Bomun-myeon 보문면 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Bonghwa-eup 봉화읍 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Bonghyeon-myeon 봉현면 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |