Gwacheon
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Gwacheon | |
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Hangul: | 과천시 |
Hanja: | 果川市 |
Revised Romanization: | Gwacheon-si |
McCune-Reischauer: | Kwach'ŏn-si |
Statistics | |
Area: | 35.86 km² |
Population: | 74,581 |
Pop. density: | 1,992 people/km² |
Administrative divisions: | 6 dong |
Gwacheon is a city in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. It lies close to Seoul in the heart of the Seoul National Capital Area, and also lies just east of Anyang. Seoul Subway Line 4 passes through the city.
Various attractions associated with Seoul, including Seoul Grand Park, Museum of Comtemporary Art, Korea, Seoul Racehorse Park. It is also home to a major administrative center of the Korean government.
Noted graphic artist Dennis Hwang spent much of his childhood in Gwacheon.
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Ansan · Anseong · Anyang · Bucheon · Dongducheon · Gimpo · Goyang · Gunpo · Guri · Gwacheon · Gwangju · Gwangmyeong · Hanam · Hwaseong · Icheon · Namyangju · Osan · Paju · Pocheon · Pyeongtaek · Seongnam · Siheung · Suwon (capital) · Uijeongbu · Uiwang · Yangju · Yongin
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