Categories in Cheongju
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Cheongju
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 5,005 |
| Real estate | 1,988 |
| Unreachable | 1,759 |
| Shopping | 1,299 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 722 |
| Beauty salons | 633 |
| Wholesalers | 624 |
Cheongju Facts
| Area | 155.2 km² |
| Population | 154,440 |
| Male Population | 77,457 (50.2%) |
| Female Population | 76,983 (49.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -6.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -4.5% |
| Median Age | 40.6 years (Male: 38.9, Female: 42.3) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $40,527 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 43 |
| Neighborhoods | Heungdeok-gu, Sangdang-gu, 청원구, 서원구, 가경동 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Korean Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 36.63722, 127.48972 |
| Postal Codes | 27451, 27454, 27455, 27456, 27457, More |
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Cheongju Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 165,079 | 183,559 | 161,781 | 124,809 | 154,440 | 150,015 | 144,261 |
| Population Density | 1,063.7 / km² | 1,182.8 / km² | 1,042.5 / km² | 804.2 / km² | 995.2 / km² | 966.7 / km² | 929.6 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridCheongju Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 4.5% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheongju | -6.4% | -15.9% | -4.5% |
| North Chungcheong Province | — | — | — |
| South Korea | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Cheongju Median Age
Median Age: 40.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheongju | 40.6 yrs | 42.3 yrs | 38.9 yrs |
| North Chungcheong Province | 39 yrs | 40.5 yrs | 37.4 yrs |
| South Korea | 38 yrs | 39.2 yrs | 36.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Cheongju Population Density
Population Density: 995 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheongju | 154,440 | 155.2 km² | 995 / km² |
| North Chungcheong Province | 1.5 million | 7,415.7 km² | 207 / 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
Cheongju Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 800 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 Cheongju
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Cheongju
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Cheongju
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
Cheongju Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $9,633 | $14,182 | $21,170 | $25,879 | $33,025 | $39,233 | $41,231 | $40,527 |
| Total GDP | $1.7B | $2.4B | $3.6B | $4.2B | $5.2B | $6.5B | $6.6B | $6.4B |
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
Cheongju CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheongju | 2,043,007 tn | 13.23 tn | 13,164.8 tons/km² |
| North Chungcheong Province | 18,897,042 tn | 12.3 tn | 2,548.3 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
Cheongju CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 2,043,007 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 13.23 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 13,164.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (10) |
| Cyclone | Medium (7) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/21/15 | 7:31 PM | 4.4 | 80.4 km | 10,000 m | 11km N of Iksan, South Korea | usgs.gov |
| 9/15/78 | 5:07 PM | 4.6 | 38.3 km | 33,000 m | South Korea | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Cheongju
Cheongju (Korean pronunciation: [tɕʰʌŋdʑu]) is the capital and largest city of North Chungcheong Province in South Korea.
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