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This study examines the architectural status and the characteristics of spatial compositions of the eight senior welfare centers among the leisure welfare facilities for the elderly located in six Districts in Gyeongsangnam-do. In addition, statistics on the increase and decrease of the elderly population in rural region was investigated. In order to investigate the needs for leisure activities in the centers, a survey was conducted on the elderly population who are using senior welfare centers in the rural region. Also, the results of the preceding research were analyzed. The results of the survey, the preceding research and the architectural status of the senior welfare centers were compared to investigate the correspondence with the need for leisure activities of the rural elderly population. Contrary to the preceding research, the investigation results of the needs of elderly population in rural region of Gyeongsangnam-do shows that the desire for leisure activities is the first and the desire for health is the second. Moreover, rural elderlies have very high level of interest on theaters for cultural performances. In the future, the architectural plans of the senior welfare centers should be focused on the combination with the local facilities so that the centers can act as regional cultural complex facilities.