Categories in Yangyang County
Auto Parts StoreCar rentalCar repairCar Repair and MaintenanceCar WashGas StationMotorcycle DealerTire ShopContainer ManufacturerFarm Equipment SupplierFarmers CooperativeFarmingImport Export CompanyOffice Equipment SupplierWater filter supplierWater Works Equipment SupplierWholesalersWindow SupplierClothing storesLaundry ServiceCable CompanyInternet Service ProviderMobile phone storesTelevision StationBuddhist templeCatholic ChurchChristian ChurchChurchesCity or Town HallCoast Guard StationElectrical SubstationFire StationGovernment OfficeJudicial ScrivenerJunkyardLocal Government OfficeMunicipal Administration OfficeNon-Profit OrganizationPost OfficePublic utility companyRecycling CenterSenior Citizen CenterSeptic System ServiceShipping CompanySocial Welfare CenterVillage HallWaste Management ServiceArchitectsBoiler RepairBridge
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Yangyang County
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 834 |
| Other accommodation | 592 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 160 |
| Cafes | 126 |
| Real estate | 116 |
| Hotels and motels | 103 |
| Unreachable | 94 |
| Shopping | 89 |
| Civil engineering | 87 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 79 |
Yangyang County Facts
| Area | 8.3 km² |
| Population | 2,834 |
| Male Population | 1,442 (50.9%) |
| Female Population | 1,392 (49.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -59.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -39.1% |
| Median Age | 48.5 years (Male: 45.2, Female: 51.4) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $30,884 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | 전진리, 남문리, 오색리, 양양읍, 오산리 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Korean Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 38.07760, 128.61791 |
| Postal Codes | 25000, 25012, 25013, 25020, 25034, More |
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Yangyang County Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,028 | 6,668 | 4,654 | 3,215 | 2,834 | 2,642 | 2,489 |
| Population Density | 845.5 / km² | 802.2 / km² | 559.9 / km² | 386.8 / km² | 340.9 / km² | 317.8 / km² | 299.4 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridYangyang County Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 39.1% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yangyang County | -59.7% | -57.5% | -39.1% |
| Gangwon Province (South Korea) | — | — | — |
| South Korea | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Yangyang County Median Age
Median Age: 48.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yangyang County | 48.5 yrs | 51.4 yrs | 45.2 yrs |
| Gangwon Province (South Korea) | 40.8 yrs | 42.7 yrs | 39 yrs |
| South Korea | 38 yrs | 39.2 yrs | 36.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Yangyang County Population Density
Population Density: 341 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yangyang County | 2,834 | 8.3 km² | 341 / km² |
| Gangwon Province (South Korea) | 1.5 million | 16,841.7 km² | 86.6 / 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
Yangyang County Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 100 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 Yangyang County
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Yangyang County
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Yangyang County
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
Yangyang County Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $6,455 | $13,213 | $16,839 | $17,886 | $25,447 | $30,536 | $28,995 | $30,884 |
| Total GDP | $114.3M | $223.7M | $271.5M | $262.6M | $342.1M | $412.8M | $368.8M | $387.9M |
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
Yangyang County CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yangyang County | 32,204 tn | 11.36 tn | 3,874.2 tons/km² |
| Gangwon Province (South Korea) | 18,847,342 tn | 12.92 tn | 1,119.1 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
Yangyang County CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 32,204 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 11.36 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 3,874.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (8) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/19/19 | 2:16 AM | 4.4 | 83 km | 10,000 m | 50km NE of Tonghae, South Korea | usgs.gov |
| 1/20/07 | 11:56 AM | 4.7 | 55.1 km | 10,000 m | South Korea | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Yangyang County
Yangyang County (Yangyang-gun) is a county in Gangwon Province, South Korea. The county is located in the northeast of the country in Gangwon-do. Its population is about 31,000 (2004). Yangyang area is well known for its pine mushrooms (song-i), its..
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