Uiwang

Uiwang 의왕시
Municipal City
Korean transcription(s)
• Hangul	의왕시
• Hanja	義王市
• Revised Romanization	Uiwang-si
• McCune-Reischauer	Ŭiwang-si
Emblem of Uiwang
Location in South Korea
Country	South Korea
Region	Sudogwon
Administrative divisions	6 dong
Area
• Total	53.46 km2 (20.64 sq mi)
Population
• Total	142,184
• Density	2,569.6/km2 (6,655/sq mi)
• Dialect	Seoul

Uiwang is a city in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. It is one of many satellite cities that ring Seoul, making up the Seoul National Capital Area. Its largest immediate urban neighbor is Anyang (South Korea). The low peaks of the Gwangju Mountains shape the local landscape.

Rail transportation is an important part of Uiwang, which is home to the Korean Railroad Museum and Korea National Railroad College. Seoul Subway Line 1 passes through the city, as does the Gyeongbu Line railroad. In addition, a terminal of the Hanjin container shipping concern is located here.

Characteristics

Uiwang city developed considerably thanks to the expansion of the city of Anyang. Several districts are directly connected into Gunpo and Suwon. However, due to the fact that Anyang penitentiary is located at the outskirt of Anyang, which borders very closely to Ojeon-dong, Uiwang, which is just next to the borderline. Uiwang is quiet, peaceful, and beautiful town surrounded by many mountains and forests. Also, National road 1 and Seoul Express Beltway passes through Uiwang, making it center of transportation. Places such as city hall, Central library, Senior Welfare center, Health Center, and Teen centers are all located in Gocheon-dong. Many large corporations, such as Haitai confectionaries, Cheil Industries, and many other trade and logistics companies are located in Uiwang.

Administrative districts

Currently there are six administrative districts in Uiwang:

Twin towns – Sister cities

Uiwang is twinned with:

• North Little Rock, Arkansas, United States (2000)
• Kimitsu, Japan (2002)

See also

• List of cities in South Korea
• Geography of South Korea

References

External links

• City government website
• Uiwang travel guide from Wikivoyage

Gyeonggi Province Suwon (capital) Cities Ansan Danwon Sangnok Anseong Anyang Dongan Manan Bucheon Ojeong Sosa Wonmi Dongducheon Gimpo Goyang Deogyang Ilsandong Ilsanseo Gunpo Guri Gwacheon Gwangju Gwangmyeong Hanam Hwaseong Icheon Namyangju Osan Paju Pocheon Pyeongtaek Seongnam Bundang Jungwon Sujeong Siheung Suwon Gwonseon Jangan Paldal Yeongtong Uijeongbu Uiwang Yangju Yeoju Yongin Cheoin Giheung Suji Counties Gapyeong Yangpyeong Yeoncheon

Coordinates: 37°20′41″N 126°58′06″E / 37.344829°N 126.968325°E / 37.344829; 126.968325