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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Gimcheon
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 2,001 |
| Unreachable | 496 |
| Real estate | 413 |
| Shopping | 383 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 358 |
| Beauty salons | 283 |
| Wholesalers | 253 |
| Cafes | 247 |
| Religion | 223 |
Gimcheon Facts
| Area | 14.1 km² |
| Population | 27,059 |
| Male Population | 13,195 (48.8%) |
| Female Population | 13,864 (51.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -65.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -43.3% |
| Median Age | 44.7 years (Male: 42.1, Female: 47.3) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $52,344 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | 신음동, 광천리, 율곡동, 삼락동, 신촌리 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Korean Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 36.12176, 128.11981 |
| Postal Codes | 39596, 39597, 39662, 39663, 39664, More |
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Gimcheon Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 78,667 | 66,366 | 47,756 | 24,546 | 27,059 | 25,102 | 23,260 |
| Population Density | 5,594.1 / km² | 4,719.4 / km² | 3,396 / km² | 1,745.5 / km² | 1,924.2 / km² | 1,785 / km² | 1,654 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridGimcheon Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 43.3% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gimcheon | -65.6% | -59.2% | -43.3% |
| North Gyeongsang Province | — | — | — |
| South Korea | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Gimcheon Median Age
Median Age: 44.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gimcheon | 44.7 yrs | 47.3 yrs | 42.1 yrs |
| North Gyeongsang Province | 41.3 yrs | 43.5 yrs | 39.2 yrs |
| South Korea | 38 yrs | 39.2 yrs | 36.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Gimcheon Population Density
Population Density: 1,924 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gimcheon | 27,059 | 14.1 km² | 1,924 / km² |
| North Gyeongsang Province | 2.5 million | 19,037.4 km² | 132 / 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
Gimcheon 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 Gimcheon
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Gimcheon
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Gimcheon
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
Gimcheon Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $16,549 | $20,886 | $28,616 | $34,313 | $41,955 | $43,001 | $44,088 | $52,344 |
| Total GDP | $309.5M | $417M | $611.4M | $676.4M | $771.1M | $799.4M | $756M | $883.4M |
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
Gimcheon CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gimcheon | 349,107 tn | 12.9 tn | 24,825.4 tons/km² |
| North Gyeongsang Province | 31,424,084 tn | 12.53 tn | 1,650.6 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
Gimcheon CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 349,107 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 12.9 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 24,825.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
| Cyclone | High (8) |
* 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.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12/16 | 10:44 AM | 4.9 | 98.4 km | 10,000 m | 14km SW of Gyeongju, South Korea | usgs.gov |
| 9/15/78 | 5:07 PM | 4.6 | 46.3 km | 33,000 m | South Korea | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Gimcheon
Gimcheon (김천; 金泉市; trans., 'gold spring city') is a city in North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. It is situated on the major land transportation routes between Seoul and Busan, namely the Gyeongbu Expressway and Gyeongbu Line railway. ancient tim..
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