Hanam

Hanam (Korean: 하남; Korean pronunciation: [ha.nam]) is a city in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. Formerly a part of Gwangju County, it was designated a city in 1989. The ancient Baekje capital of Hanam Wiryeseong may have been located there.

Hanam
하남시
Municipal City
Korean transcription(s)
  Hangul하남시
  Hanja
  Revised RomanizationHanam-si
  McCune–ReischauerHanam-si
Hanam City Hall
Location in South Korea
Country South Korea
RegionGyeonggi Province (Sudogwon)
Administrative divisions13
Area
  Total93.07 km2 (35.93 sq mi)
Population
 (2018.12.)
  Total254,415
  Density1,612/km2 (4,180/sq mi)
  Dialect
Seoul

Lying immediately east of Seoul, Hanam is also bordered by Namyangju, Gwangju, and Seongnam.

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