TAEBAEK
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City Profile
Name: Taebaek (Republic of Korea)
Population: 38,137
Area: 304 km2
Latitude: 37° 20′ N
Average temperature in 2021: 9.5 °C
Highest temperature in 2021: 28 °C
Lowest temperature in 2016: -9.4 °C
Total snowfall between Oct. 2021 and May 2022: 6.3 cm
City symbols: Chinese peony (city flower), Yew (city tree), Eurasian Jay (city bird)
Flag of Taebaek
Sister Cities & Friendship Cities
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Sister cities: Helong (China), Baguio (Philippines)
Friendly cities: Gaoan (China), Changchun (China), Wuhan (China), Xianning (China), Bauang (Philippines), Megeve (France), Saipan (U.S.A.), Zakynthos (Greece)
City PR
Taebaek City, the highlands city with the cleanest air at an altitude of 900m! Glaring Milky Way fully twinkles in the peaceful summer night sky. The cool wind from the highlands soothes your weary mind. Now and here, we’re sincerely pleased to invite you to the City of Taebaek.
Taebaek City has three origins of Korea. The first origin is ‘Taebaek Mountain’, the origin of the Korean people. The second origin is ‘Geomnyongso’, the source of the Han River. The third origin is ‘Hwangji Pond’, the source of the Nakdong River.
Taebaek City is lively in all seasons. 80 sports competitions are held every year. During summertime without tropical nights, numerous athletes visit the city for training. During the winter, the O2 ski Resort at an altitude of 1,420m is full of tourists. The quality of snow coming from river source water gets top rated by many skiers.
‘Taebaek Mountain Snow Festival’ is the representative winter festival of Korea. Every year, a lot of tourists visit this festival. You can experience diverse activities such as a giant snow sculpture display, Igloo cafe, Korean traditional winter games, etc.
More Information
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Official website: http://www.taebaek.go.kr
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/taebaekcity
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taebaek_city
City introduction video: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3sxf0Zv5Z5sYZhd8ghVm2w
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