Jangpyeong-dong


Jangpyeong also referred to as "Jangpyeong-dong" 장평동 is a neighborhood "dong" within Geoje city, Gyeongsangnam-do. It has an area of 5.86 ㎢, and a population of 29,867 people consisting of 11,057 households. From 1979 it has been the home of the Samsung Heavy Industries complex.

History

Before Samsung Heavy Industries was established in 1979, it was a typical farming and fishing village. After the shipbuilding industry started and began producing some of the world's finest industrial ships, it became the center of Geoje's economic development. On July 1, 2008, Shinhyeon town was divided up into 4 neighborhoods, one of which became Jangpyeong.

Geography

Jangpyeongdong is located to the east of Sadeung township and west of Gohyeon-dong within Geoje city. It is located to the north of Gyeryong Mountain, and south of Samsung Heavy Industries complex.

Culture