Categories in Suncheon
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Suncheon
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 3,584 |
| Shopping | 1,233 |
| Real estate | 1,029 |
| Unreachable | 673 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 637 |
| Beauty salons | 635 |
| Cafes | 588 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 524 |
Suncheon Facts
| Area | 19.5 km² |
| Population | 95,517 |
| Male Population | 47,313 (49.5%) |
| Female Population | 48,204 (50.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -9.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -13.4% |
| Median Age | 38.3 years (Male: 36.9, Female: 39.5) |
| Neighborhoods | 연향동 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Korean Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 34.94808, 127.48947 |
| Postal Codes | 57923, 57948, 57962, 57963, 58003, More |
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Suncheon Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 106,022 | 124,631 | 110,322 | 94,062 | 95,517 |
| Population Density | 5,437 / km² | 6,391.3 / km² | 5,657.5 / km² | 4,823.7 / km² | 4,898.3 / km² |
Suncheon Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 14.7% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suncheon | -11.3% | -24.5% | -14.7% |
| South Jeolla Province | -31.7% | -27.8% | -19% |
| South Korea | +44% | +16.9% | +9% |
Suncheon Median Age
Median Age: 38.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suncheon | 38.3 yrs | 39.5 yrs | 36.9 yrs |
| South Jeolla Province | 43.5 yrs | 46 yrs | 41.1 yrs |
| South Korea | 38 yrs | 39.2 yrs | 36.8 yrs |
Suncheon Population Density
Population Density: 4,898 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suncheon | 95,517 | 19.5 km² | 4,898 / km² |
| South Jeolla Province | 1.4 million | 12,031.4 km² | 118 / km² |
| South Korea | 48.8 million | 99,452.9 km² | 491 / km² |
Suncheon Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1200 to 2100
- 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.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Suncheon
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Suncheon CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suncheon | 1,368,213 tn | 14.32 tn | 70,164.8 tons/km² |
| South Jeolla Province | 14,893,443 tn | 10.46 tn | 1,237.9 tons/km² |
| South Korea | 595,864,161 tn | 12.2 tn | 5,991.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 1,368,213 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 14.32 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 70,164.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
| Flood | High (8) |
| Cyclone | High (10) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- 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, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- 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.
Suncheon
Suncheon (Suncheon-si) is a city in South Jeolla Province, South Korea. It is a scenic agricultural and industrial city of around 250,000 people near Suncheon Bay. It is located in the southeastern corner of Jeollanam-do, just over an hour south-east..
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