Nonsan
Nonsan
논산시 | |
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| Korean transcription(s) | |
| • Hangul | 논산시 |
| • Hanja | 論山市 |
| • Revised Romanization | Nonsan-si |
| • McCune–Reischauer | Nonsan-si |
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Flag Emblem of Nonsan | |
| Motto: City of Strawberrys | |
Location in South Korea | |
| Coordinates: 36°12′N 127°5′E / 36.200°N 127.083°E | |
| Country | South Korea |
| Region | Hoseo |
| Administrative divisions | 2 eup, 11 myeon, and 2 dong |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Baek Seong-hyeon (백성현) |
| Area | |
• Total | 554.82 km2 (214.22 sq mi) |
| Population (September 2024) | |
• Total | 108,883 |
| • Density | 220/km2 (570/sq mi) |
| • Dialect | Chungcheong |
| Time zone | UTC+9 (Korea Standard Time) |
Nonsan (Korean: 논산; Korean pronunciation: [non.san]) is a city in South Chungcheong Province, South Korea. It is located at 36°12′N 127°5′E / 36.200°N 127.083°E. The origin of Nonsan's geographical names is said to have come from the small garden "Nolmoe," which rises in the middle of farming fields, where rice paddies and mountain are said to reflect geographical features. The city belongs to the Daejeon Metropolitan Area.