Categories in Changwon
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Changwon
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 15,166 |
| Real estate | 4,702 |
| Shopping | 4,115 |
| Unreachable | 3,903 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 2,285 |
| Beauty salons | 2,041 |
| Cafes | 1,892 |
| Wholesale of machinery | 1,886 |
Changwon Facts
| Area | 89.4 km² |
| Population | 561,396 |
| Male Population | 286,022 (50.9%) |
| Female Population | 275,374 (49.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +17.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +1.1% |
| Median Age | 36.6 years (Male: 35.2, Female: 38) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $42,382 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 55 |
| Neighborhoods | 성산구, 의창구, Seongsan-gu, Uichang-gu, 마산합포구 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Korean Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 35.22806, 128.68111 |
| Postal Codes | 51216, 51217, 51218, 51219, 51234, More |
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Changwon Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 478,285 | 567,458 | 555,183 | 495,139 | 561,396 | 553,922 | 546,709 |
| Population Density | 5,351.4 / km² | 6,349.2 / km² | 6,211.8 / km² | 5,540 / km² | 6,281.4 / km² | 6,197.7 / km² | 6,117 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridChangwon Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 1.1% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Changwon | +17.4% | -1.1% | +1.1% |
| South Gyeongsang Province | — | — | — |
| South Korea | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Changwon Median Age
Median Age: 36.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Changwon | 36.6 yrs | 38 yrs | 35.2 yrs |
| South Gyeongsang Province | 39 yrs | 40.7 yrs | 37.4 yrs |
| South Korea | 38 yrs | 39.2 yrs | 36.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Changwon Population Density
Population Density: 6,281 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Changwon | 561,396 | 89.4 km² | 6,281 / km² |
| South Gyeongsang Province | 3.1 million | 10,639.4 km² | 292 / km² |
| South Korea | 48.8 million | 99,452.9 km² | 491 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Changwon Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1600 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Changwon
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Changwon
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Changwon
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Changwon Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $14,156 | $23,981 | $23,864 | $29,054 | $34,962 | $39,048 | $39,006 | $42,382 |
| Total GDP | $368M | $703.8M | $714.3M | $976M | $1.3B | $1.5B | $1.7B | $1.9B |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Changwon CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Changwon | 7,562,955 tn | 13.47 tn | 84,620.5 tons/km² |
| South Gyeongsang Province | 36,449,161 tn | 11.73 tn | 3,425.9 tons/km² |
| South Korea | 595,864,161 tn | 12.2 tn | 5,991.4 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Changwon CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 7,562,955 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 13.47 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 84,620.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (10) |
| Cyclone | High (10) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - The World Bank, and United Nations Environment Programme Global Resource Information Database Geneva - UNEP/GRID-Geneva. 2005. Global Cyclone Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4CZ353K.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/21/16 | 2:53 AM | 3.5 | 77.5 km | 10,000 m | 9km SSE of Gyeongju, South Korea | usgs.gov |
| 9/19/16 | 11:33 AM | 4.6 | 73.6 km | 8,840 m | 10km SSW of Kyonju, South Korea | usgs.gov |
| 9/12/16 | 11:32 AM | 5.4 | 78.2 km | 13,000 m | 6km S of Gyeongju, South Korea | usgs.gov |
| 9/12/16 | 10:44 AM | 4.9 | 68.9 km | 10,000 m | 14km SW of Gyeongju, South Korea | usgs.gov |
| 6/25/97 | 6:50 PM | 4.7 | 80.2 km | 10,000 m | South Korea | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Changwon
Changwon is the capital city of Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea. Changwon is the 8th most populated city in South Korea, with an established population of 1,089,039 people in 2010. It encompasses a land area of 747.12 square kilometres (288.46 sq mi) o..
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