Taebaek

Taebaek (Korean: 태백; Korean pronunciation: [tʰɛ̝.bɛ̝k̚]) is a city in Gangwon province, South Korea. Its name is shared with that of the Taebaek Mountains. Situated at an elevation of 650 to 700 m (2,130 to 2,300 ft), Taebaek is the second highest city in South Korea, after Yongin.

Taebaek
태백시
Korean transcription(s)
  Hangul태백시
  Hanja
  Revised RomanizationTaebaek-si
  McCune-ReischauerT'aebaek-si
Location in South Korea
Coordinates: 37°10′N 128°59′E
Country South Korea
RegionGwandong
Administrative divisions8 dong
Area
  Total303.53 km2 (117.19 sq mi)
Population
 (2023)
  Total38,918
  Density185/km2 (480/sq mi)
  Dialect
Gangwon
ClimateDwb
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