Chilgok County
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Chilgok
칠곡군 | |
|---|---|
| Korean transcription(s) | |
| • Hangul | 칠곡군 |
| • Hanja | 漆谷郡 |
| • Revised Romanization | Chilgok-gun |
| • McCune-Reischauer | Ch'ilgok-kun |
 Flag  Emblem of Chilgok | |
 Location in South Korea | |
| Country |  South Korea |
| Region | Yeongnam |
| Administrative divisions | 3 eup, 5 myeon |
| Area | |
• Total | 451 km2 (174 sq mi) |
| Population (August 2025) | |
• Total | 105,308 |
| • Density | 237.6/km2 (615/sq mi) |
| • Dialect | Gyeongsang |
Chilgok County (Chilgok-gun) is in southwest North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. It is near Gunwi County to the east and adjoins Gimchon-si, Seongju County to the west. The county is administratively divided into three towns and five townships. The county seat is Waegwan, located along the Nakdong River, which is crossed by rail, road, and pedestrian bridges.[citation needed]
Geography and climate
[edit]Its geographical coordinate is 128°18'-128°38' to the east longitude and the north latitude 35°52' - 36°38' with average temperature of 14.8 °C and 948mm amount of rainfall. Chilgok County borders Gunwi-gun and Daegu to the east, Seongju-gun and Gimcheon-si to the west, Daegu to the south, and Gumi to the northwest.[citation needed] The county has a continental inland climate, with cold winters and hot summers. The average annual temperature is 12.8 °C, ranging from -2.1 °C in January to 26.5 °C in August, with average annual rainfall of 993.9 mm.[citation needed]
History
[edit]Chilgok has played an important role in Korean history, particularly during the Joseon Dynasty and the Korean War. During war, the county was strategically significant in defending the Pusan Perimeter along the Nakdong River, with many lives lost in battles against North Korean forces.[1]. The area is also home to Camp Carroll, a United States military base, and several war memorials.
Landmarks and attractions
[edit]Notable sites in the county include:
- Gasansanseong Mountain Fortress, a Joseon-era fortress.[citation needed]
- Dabudong War Memorial Museum, commemorating the Battle of Dabudong.[1]
- Chilgok Patriots & Peace Memorial, focusing on battles near the Nakdong River.[1]
- Songjeong Recreational Forest, a popular site for camping and picnics.[citation needed]
Administrative divisions
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Chilgok County is divided into 3 eup and 5 myeon.
| Name | Hangeul | Hanja |
|---|---|---|
| Waegwan-eup | 왜관읍 | 倭館邑 |
| Buksam-eup | 북삼읍 | 北三邑 |
| Seokjeok-eup | 석적읍 | 石積邑 |
| Jicheon-myeon | 지천면 | 枝川面 |
| Dongmyeong-myeon | 동명면 | 東明面 |
| Gasan-myeon | 가산면 | 架山面 |
| Yakmok-myeon | 약목면 | 若木面 |
| Gisan-myeon | 기산면 | 岐山面 |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Courts, Ashley (2024-06-03). "Along the Nakdong River: Korean War Memorials in Chilgok-Gun County". United On The Rok Magazine. Retrieved 2025-11-20.
External links
[edit]- County government website Archived 2016-09-24 at the Wayback Machine
- Cheonsaengsanseong Fortresss
- Gasansanseong Fortress
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