Gwacheon
Gwacheon (Korean: 과천; Korean pronunciation: [kwa̠.tsʰʌ̹n]) 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.
Gwacheon
과천시 | |
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Municipal City | |
| Korean transcription(s) | |
| • Hangul | 과천시 |
| • Hanja | 果川市 |
| • Revised Romanization | Gwacheon-si |
| • McCune-Reischauer | Kwach'ŏn-si |
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Flag Emblem of Gwacheon | |
| Coordinates: 37°26′N 127°0′E | |
| Country | South Korea |
| Region | Gyeonggi Province (Sudogwon) |
| Administrative divisions | 6 dong |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Yeo In-kook |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.86 km2 (13.85 sq mi) |
| Population (2010 Jun) | |
| • Total | 72,088 |
| • Density | 2,010.3/km2 (5,207/sq mi) |
| • Dialect | Seoul |
| Website | Gwacheon City (in English) |
Various attractions usually associated with Seoul, including Seoul Grand Park, National Museum of Contemporary Art, Seoul Land, Gwacheon National Science Museum, and Seoul Race Park are actually located in Gwacheon or its immediate jurisdiction. It is also home to a major administrative center of the Korean government.
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