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The name of the county, Gangjin, means a Comfortable Harbor where agricultural and marine products are affluent. Just like the meaning of the name, Gangjin has been called ¡®East Suncheon, West Gangjin¡¯, which indicates the good town to live.
Gangjin is surrounded by Jangheung to the East, Haenam to the West, Wando crossing the South Sea to the South, and Yeongam. Gangjin also has 73.61km of coastline that is adjacent to Gangjin gulf, where it has 1 uninhabited island and 8 inhabited islands.
Gangjin which is located on the tip of Southernmost of Korean Peninsular has a land area equal to 500 square kilometers, comprising 4.1% of South Jeolla province. The land size that can be used for farming can be divided into the mountainous fields of 746.4 §´, and the fields for cultivating rice as 653 §´, which rate is rice field 47% to mountainous field 53%. As of December, 2005, it has the population of 42,828 with 18,205 households.
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Influenced by the coastal climate, Ganjin¡¯s climate is the mildest region in Korea and the climate is suitable for human activities. The year average temperature of Gangjin is 14 ¨¬C. The average temperature is the highest in August, averaging 25.9 ¨¬C, and it is the lowest in January averaging 1.8 ¨¬C. The rainfall of Gangjin is year average approximately 1,490mm with half of this falling in between the months of July to September.
Today, Gangjin is the cradle for the preservation and exhibition of traditional Korean celadon porcelain, which was appreciated by Chinese scholars as one of the world's treasures, is distinguished from other types of porcelain by its translucent jade-green color and delicate shapes. Among the National Treasures and other designated-treasure pieces of celadon, 80% were manufactured in Gangjin, including the most valuable celadon in the World. There are now 188 extant kilns for ceramic firing in Gangjin. The reason that celadon production thrived in Gangjin is that the region has a wonderful natural environment, fine clay, and the perfect climate for a celadon-producing district. In order to inform the public about the history and origin of this art, Gangjin has hosted the Celadon Culture Festival every October.
Gangjin's past was less flattering, being the place of internal exile of famous Scholar Yak-yong Jeong, penname "Dasan," who was expelled from Seoul in 1801. In the 17th century, Gangjin was also home to Dutch explorer Hendrick Hamel, who was imprisoned with his shipmates for 7 years in Byeongyeong County.
Since early times, Gangjin has produced the best quality agricultural specialties from this gifted land with abundant sunlight, adequate rain and fertile soil. Especially, Gangjin Rice, grown in the pristine reclamation area, takes pride in the feature of the high glutinousness.
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Area |
500 km©÷ (4.1% of Jeonnam Province) |
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Administrative divisions |
1 town, 10 subcounties |
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Population |
42,828 (as of December, 2005) |
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Number of households |
18,205 (as of December, 2005) |
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Municipal flower |
Camellia |
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Municipal tree |
Gingko Tree |
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Municipal bird |
Magpie |
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Road pavement rate |
100% |
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Government workers |
567 |
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Number of Teachers |
326 |
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Education facilities |
46 schools(9,448 students) including kindergarten, elementary, middle, and high school, and universities |
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Companies & Employees |
19,469 companies / 66,439 persons (2005) |
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Annual Budget |
KRW 216,770 Million (2005) |
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Attractions |
Celadon Culture Festival, Dasan's Remains(Dasan Display Hall, Dasan Thatched Cottage), Temple Baekryeon |
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Specialties |
Celadon porcelain, Gangjin Rice, Roasted Wild Boar with Charcoal |
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