Seosan (서산시, 瑞山市; detailed.mountain.city) is a city in Chungcheongnam-do. The population as of 2004 was 150,890, including:
- 150,131 Koreans and
- 759 non-Koreans.
[edit] Geography and general information
- Area: 739.46㎢
- Population density: 201/㎢(2002)
- Number of households: 50286(2002)
- Administrative divisions: 1 eup, 9 myeon, 5 dong
- City hall address: 492 Eumnae-dong, Seosan-shi (서산시 읍내동 492)
- City flower: Chrysanthemum (국화)
- City tree: Pine (소나무)
- City bird: 가창오리, 장다리물떼새
To the east are the counties of Dangjin and Yesan, to the south is the county of Hongseong, to the west is the county of Taean, and to the north is the city of Asan.
Mountains near the city include Palbongsan (팔봉산, 362m) and Seongwangson (성왕산, 252m). A mountainous region begins from this city in all directions, as well as a large number of tiny bays and peninsulae, with five inhabited and 24 uninhabited islands. The mountains in this area are of a softer and rounder quality than most others in the country.
The average yearly temperature is 12.3℃, the average in January is －2.7℃, and in August 25.6℃. The average yearly precipitation is 1,826.6mm.
[edit] Restaurants and Bars
[edit] Restaurants
As the average Korean, Japanese, and Chinese restaurants are in abundance throughout Korea and are easy for foreigners to find, the following restaurants reflect a sampling of restaurants considered to be either popular or are western-friendly choices and other ethnic foods.
Currently the most popular bar in Seosan for foreigners is the R&B. There is one Korean dance club in town, Roma.
[edit] Shopping
Seosan has a Lotte Mart, as well as the usual street markets and grocery stores.
[edit] Tourism
[edit] Cherry blossoms
Cherry blossoms in Seosan generally bloom somewhere between April 12th and 20th. A popular destination to see cherry blossoms is Gaeshimsa Temple (
site).
[edit] In popular culture
The 2006 movie Barefoot Gibong (맨발의 기봉) is set and was filmed in various areas of Seosan.
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