Categories in Sangju
Auto Parts StoreCar Polishing ServiceCar rentalCar repairCar Repair and MaintenanceCar WashGas StationMotorcycle DealerNew car dealersTire ShopUsed car dealersAgricultural Machinery ManufacturerAlcoholic Beverage WholesalerAluminium Products ManufacturerBottled Water SupplierCoal supplierCommercial fishing and huntingContainer ManufacturerEquipment supplierFarm Equipment SupplierFarmers CooperativeFarmingFire Protection Equipment SupplierFuel supplierFurniture MakerImport Export CompanyIndustrial Equipment SupplierMedical Equipment SupplierOffice Equipment SupplierPharmaceutical CompanyPlastic Fabrication CompanyProduce WholesalerRice DealerRice MillSecurity System SupplierShoe FactorySteel DistributorSteel FabricatorWater filter supplierWater Works Equipment SupplierWholesalersWindow SupplierBoutiqueChildren and baby clothingClothing storesFabric StoreFashion Accessories StoreHanbok StoreLaundromatLaundry Service
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Sangju
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 1,488 |
| Shopping | 358 |
| Real estate | 292 |
| Unreachable | 283 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 276 |
| Wholesalers | 213 |
| Beauty salons | 210 |
| Civil engineering | 199 |
| Religion | 182 |
| Cafes | 172 |
Sangju Facts
| Area | 8.3 km² |
| Population | 1,009 |
| Male Population | 488 (48.4%) |
| Female Population | 521 (51.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -35.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -25.2% |
| Median Age | 50 years (Male: 46.4, Female: 53.1) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $51,114 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | 계산동, 교촌리, 구향리, 내서면, 냉림동 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Korean Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 36.41528, 128.16056 |
| Postal Codes | 37122, 37136, 37138, 37139, 37149, More |
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Sangju Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,574 | 1,420 | 1,349 | 772 | 1,009 | 1,009 | 965 |
| Population Density | 190.8 / km² | 172.1 / km² | 163.5 / km² | 93.6 / km² | 122.3 / km² | 122.3 / km² | 117 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridSangju Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 25.2% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sangju | -35.9% | -28.9% | -25.2% |
| North Gyeongsang Province | — | — | — |
| South Korea | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Sangju Median Age
Median Age: 50 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sangju | 50 yrs | 53.1 yrs | 46.4 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)
Sangju Population Density
Population Density: 122 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sangju | 1,009 | 8.3 km² | 122 / 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
Sangju Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 400 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 Sangju
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Sangju
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Sangju
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
Sangju Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $9,846 | $15,857 | $23,579 | $35,092 | $41,608 | $44,283 | $40,967 | $51,114 |
| Total GDP | $54.7M | $83.8M | $120.7M | $166.4M | $185.2M | $207.4M | $189.8M | $236.2M |
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
Sangju CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sangju | 12,633 tn | 12.52 tn | 1,531.3 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
Sangju CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 12,633 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 12.52 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 1,531.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (9) |
| 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.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/13/96 | 4:10 AM | 4.8 | 96.9 km | 10,000 m | South Korea | usgs.gov |
| 9/15/78 | 5:07 PM | 4.6 | 26.7 km | 33,000 m | South Korea | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Sangju
is a city in North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. Although Sangju is rather rural, it is very old and was once a key city. Along with Gyeongju, it gives rise to half of the name of the Gyeongsang provinces. Sangju is nicknamed Sam Baek, or "Thre..
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