Chungcheongbuk Province (충청북도 Chungcheongbuk-do)
Summary
Cheongju, the capital, is a major city with a population of 600 000. The major towns of Chungju (90 000), Jecheon (60 000), and Okcheon (20 000) are county seats in the province.
Detailed Analysis
Chungcheongbuk Province has an area of 7 436 km² and a population of 1 462 621 (2004).
Chungcheongbuk Province is divided into 3 metropolitan counties and 9 ordinary counties.
Cheongju Metropolitan County (청주시 Cheongju-si) 153 km², population 624 288, 2 districts divided into 29 neighborhoods
The districts are Heungdeok District (흥덕구 Heungdeok-gu), with a population of 369 074 in 16 neighborhoods, and Sangdang District (상당구 Sangdang-gu), with a population of 255 214 in 13 neighborhoods.
Cheongju has an area of 36 km² and an estimated population of 600 000.
Chungju Metropolitan County (충주시 Chungju-si) 984 km², population 207 534, 12 neighborhoods, 1 urban township, 12 rural townships
Chungju (156 332) has an area of 7.1 km² and an estimated population of 90 000. Chungju--Mokhaeng (목행, 6 973 in neighborhood) has an area of 1.6 km² and an estimated population of 6 000.
Jecheon Metropolitan County (제천시 Jecheon-si) 882 km², population 138 872, 9 neighborhoods, 1 urban township, 7 rural townships
Jecheon (110 919) has an area of 5.4 km² and an estimated population of 60 000.
Bo'eun County (보은군 Bo'eun-gun) 584 km², population 38 062, 1 urban township, 10 rural townships
Bo'eun (16 149 in urban township) has an area of 1.2 km² and an estimated population of 7 000.
Cheongwon County (청원군 Cheongwon-gun) 814 km², population 119 745, 1 urban township, 13 rural townships
This county is rural.
Danyang County (단양군 Danyang-gun) 781 km², population 34 743, 2 urban townships, 6 rural townships
Danyang (12 245 in urban township) has an area of 1.0 km² and an estimated population of 7 000.
Eumseong County (음성군 Eumseong-gun) 521 km², population 85 638, 2 urban township, 7 rural townships
Eumseong (17 810 in urban township) has an area of 1.0 km² and an estimated population of 7 000.
Goesan County (괴산군 Goesan-gun) 842 km², population 39 586, 1 urban township, 10 rural townships
This county is rural.
Jeungpyeong County (증평군 Jeungpyeong-gun) 82 km², population 30 899, 1 urban township, 1 rural township
Jeungpyeong (28 050 in urban township) has an area of 2.2 km² and an estimated population of 15 000.
Jincheon County (진천군 Jincheon-gun) 406 km², population 60 347, 1 urban township, 6 rural townships
Jincheon (26 155 in urban township) has an area of 1.2 km² and an estimated population of 7 000.
Okcheon County (옥천군 Okcheon-gun) 537 km², population 56 634, 1 urban township, 8 rural townships
Okcheon (30 520 in urban township) has an area of 2.9 km² and an estimated population of 20 000.
Yeongdong County (영동군 Yeongdong-gun) 845 km², population 52 597, 1 urban township, 10 rural townships
Yeongdong (21 530 in urban township) has an area of 1.9 km² and an estimated population of 12 000.
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South Korea (KR) Gangwon Province
Gangwon Province (강원도 Gangwon-do)
Summary
Chuncheon, the capital, is a city with a population of 200 000. The cities of Wonju (200 000), Gangneung (110 000) and the major towns of Sokcho (70 000), Donghae (50 000), Samcheok (30 000), and Taebaek (25 000) are county seats in the province.
Detailed Analysis
Gangwon Province has an area of 16 894 km² and a population of 1 521 375 (2004).
Gangwon Province is divided into 7 metropolitan counties and 11 ordinary counties.
Chuncheon Metropolitan County (춘천시 Chuncheon-si) 1 116 km², population 254 323, 15 neighborhoods, 1 urban township, 9 rural townships
Chuncheon (214 986) has an area of 16.5 km² and an estimated population of 200 000.
Donghae Metropolitan County (동해시 Donghae-si) 180 km², population 100 727, 10 neighborhoods
Donghae has an area of 6.2 km² and an estimated population of 50 000. Donghae--4 km S of Donghae has an area of 1.5 km² and an estimated population of 11 000. Donghae-- 4.5 km S of Donghae has an area of 1.8 km² and an estimated population of 13 000. Donghae--Samhwa (삼화, 4 834 in neighborhood) has an area of 1.1 km² and an estimated population of 3 000.
Gangneung Metropolitan County (강릉시 Gangneung-si) 1 040 km², population 227 259, 13 neighborhoods, 1 urban township, 7 rural townships
Gangneung (171 641) has an area of 5.5 km² and an estimated population of 65 000.
Samcheok Metropolitan County (삼척시 Samcheok-si) 1 186 km², population 74 301, 2 neighborhoods, 2 urban townships, 6 rural townships
Samcheok (40 866) has an area of 4.2 km² and an estimated population of 30 000.
Dogye (도계, 13 856 in urban township) has an area of 1.2 km² and an estimated population of 8 500.
Sokcho Metropolitan County (속초시 Sokcho-si) 105 km², population 87 933, 6 neighborhoods
Sokcho has an area of 6.8 km² and an estimated population of 70 000.
Taebaek Metropolitan County (태백시 Taebaek-si) 304 km², population 53 264, 8 neighborhoods
Taebaek has an area of 2.5 km² and an estimated population of 25 000.
Wonju Metropolitan County (원주시 Wonju-si) 868 km², population 284 628, 16 neighborhoods, 1 urban township, 8 rural townships
Wonju (225 747) has an area of 9.8 km² and an estimated population of 150 000.
Cheorwon County (철원군 Cheorwon-gun) 900 km², population 49 650, 4 urban townships, 2 rural townships
Cheorwon/Dongsong (철원/동송, 6 271/16 727 in urban townships) has an area of 1.9 km² and an estimated population of 13 000.
Goseong County (고성군 Goseong-gun) 517 km², population 32 361, 2 urban townships, 3 rural townships
This county is rural.
Hoengseong County (횡성군 Hoengseong-gun) 998 km², population 44 297, 1 urban township, 8 rural townships
This county is rural.
Hongcheon County (홍천군 Hongcheon-gun) 1 818 km², population 71 907, 1 urban township, 9 rural townships
Hongcheon (35 302 in urban township) has an area of 1.8 km² and an estimated population of 17 000.
Hwacheon County (화천군 Hwacheon-gun) 909 km², population 24 267, 1 urban township, 4 rural townships
This county is rural.
Inje County (인제군 Inje-gun) 1 646 km², population 32 390, 1 urban townships, 5 rural townships
This county is rural.
Jeongseon County (정선군 Jeongseon-gun) 1 221 km², population 45 419, 4 urban townships, 5 rural townships
Jeongseon (12 327 in urban township) has an area of 1.1 km² and an estimated population of 7 500.
Pyeongchang County (평창군 Pyeongchang-gun) 1 464 km², population 45 311, 1 urban townships, 7 rural townships
This county is rural.
Yanggu County (양구군 Yanggu-gun) 701 km², population 21 692, 1 urban townships, 4 rural townships
This county is rural.
Yangyang County (양양군 Yangyang-gun) 629 km², population 29 187, 1 urban township, 5 rural townships
Yangyang (11 711 in urban township) has an area of 1.1 km² and an estimated population of 7 500.
Yeongwol County (영월군 Yeongwol-gun) 1 127 km², population 42 406, 2 urban townships, 10 rural townships
Yeongwol (22 741 in urban township) has an area of 1.8 km² and an estimated population of 13 000.
Summary
Chuncheon, the capital, is a city with a population of 200 000. The cities of Wonju (200 000), Gangneung (110 000) and the major towns of Sokcho (70 000), Donghae (50 000), Samcheok (30 000), and Taebaek (25 000) are county seats in the province.
Detailed Analysis
Gangwon Province has an area of 16 894 km² and a population of 1 521 375 (2004).
Gangwon Province is divided into 7 metropolitan counties and 11 ordinary counties.
Chuncheon Metropolitan County (춘천시 Chuncheon-si) 1 116 km², population 254 323, 15 neighborhoods, 1 urban township, 9 rural townships
Chuncheon (214 986) has an area of 16.5 km² and an estimated population of 200 000.
Donghae Metropolitan County (동해시 Donghae-si) 180 km², population 100 727, 10 neighborhoods
Donghae has an area of 6.2 km² and an estimated population of 50 000. Donghae--4 km S of Donghae has an area of 1.5 km² and an estimated population of 11 000. Donghae-- 4.5 km S of Donghae has an area of 1.8 km² and an estimated population of 13 000. Donghae--Samhwa (삼화, 4 834 in neighborhood) has an area of 1.1 km² and an estimated population of 3 000.
Gangneung Metropolitan County (강릉시 Gangneung-si) 1 040 km², population 227 259, 13 neighborhoods, 1 urban township, 7 rural townships
Gangneung (171 641) has an area of 5.5 km² and an estimated population of 65 000.
Samcheok Metropolitan County (삼척시 Samcheok-si) 1 186 km², population 74 301, 2 neighborhoods, 2 urban townships, 6 rural townships
Samcheok (40 866) has an area of 4.2 km² and an estimated population of 30 000.
Dogye (도계, 13 856 in urban township) has an area of 1.2 km² and an estimated population of 8 500.
Sokcho Metropolitan County (속초시 Sokcho-si) 105 km², population 87 933, 6 neighborhoods
Sokcho has an area of 6.8 km² and an estimated population of 70 000.
Taebaek Metropolitan County (태백시 Taebaek-si) 304 km², population 53 264, 8 neighborhoods
Taebaek has an area of 2.5 km² and an estimated population of 25 000.
Wonju Metropolitan County (원주시 Wonju-si) 868 km², population 284 628, 16 neighborhoods, 1 urban township, 8 rural townships
Wonju (225 747) has an area of 9.8 km² and an estimated population of 150 000.
Cheorwon County (철원군 Cheorwon-gun) 900 km², population 49 650, 4 urban townships, 2 rural townships
Cheorwon/Dongsong (철원/동송, 6 271/16 727 in urban townships) has an area of 1.9 km² and an estimated population of 13 000.
Goseong County (고성군 Goseong-gun) 517 km², population 32 361, 2 urban townships, 3 rural townships
This county is rural.
Hoengseong County (횡성군 Hoengseong-gun) 998 km², population 44 297, 1 urban township, 8 rural townships
This county is rural.
Hongcheon County (홍천군 Hongcheon-gun) 1 818 km², population 71 907, 1 urban township, 9 rural townships
Hongcheon (35 302 in urban township) has an area of 1.8 km² and an estimated population of 17 000.
Hwacheon County (화천군 Hwacheon-gun) 909 km², population 24 267, 1 urban township, 4 rural townships
This county is rural.
Inje County (인제군 Inje-gun) 1 646 km², population 32 390, 1 urban townships, 5 rural townships
This county is rural.
Jeongseon County (정선군 Jeongseon-gun) 1 221 km², population 45 419, 4 urban townships, 5 rural townships
Jeongseon (12 327 in urban township) has an area of 1.1 km² and an estimated population of 7 500.
Pyeongchang County (평창군 Pyeongchang-gun) 1 464 km², population 45 311, 1 urban townships, 7 rural townships
This county is rural.
Yanggu County (양구군 Yanggu-gun) 701 km², population 21 692, 1 urban townships, 4 rural townships
This county is rural.
Yangyang County (양양군 Yangyang-gun) 629 km², population 29 187, 1 urban township, 5 rural townships
Yangyang (11 711 in urban township) has an area of 1.1 km² and an estimated population of 7 500.
Yeongwol County (영월군 Yeongwol-gun) 1 127 km², population 42 406, 2 urban townships, 10 rural townships
Yeongwol (22 741 in urban township) has an area of 1.8 km² and an estimated population of 13 000.
South Korea (KR) Gyeonggi Province
Gyeonggi Province (경기도 Gyeonggi-do)
Summary
Suwon, the capital, is a major city with a population of 1 000 000. The major cities of Ansan (850 000), Seongnam--Bundang (650 000), Goyang (500 000), and Seongnam (500 000), the cities of Uijeongbu (350 000), Guri (100 000), and Pyeongtaek (100 000) and the major towns of Osan (90 000), Dongducheon (70 000), Gimpo (70 000), Yong'in (60 000), Hanam (55 000), Gwacheon (50 000), Yangju (50 000), Paju (45 000), Anseong (25 000) are county seats in the province. The cities of Goyang--Deogyang (350 000) in Goyang Metropolitan County, Giheung/Guseong (160 000) in Yong'in Metropolitan County and Pyeongtaek--Songtan (100 000) in Pyeongtaek Metropolitan County and the major towns of Taean (40 000) in Hwaseong Metropolitan County, and Hwado (30 000) and Wabu (30 000) in Namyangju Metropolitan County are also in the province.
Detailed Analysis
Gyeonggi Province has an area of 10 867 km² and a population of 10 462 920 (2004).
Gyeonggi Province is divided into 27 metropolitan counties and 4 ordinary counties.
Suwon Metropolitan County (수원시 Suwon-si) 121 km², population 1 033 829, 4 districts divided into 42 neighborhoods.
The districts are Gweonseon District (권선구 Gweonseon-gu), with a population of 287 081 in 11 neighborhoods, Jangan District (장안구 Jangan-gu), with a population of 283 770 in 10 neighborhoods, Paldal District (팔달구 Paldal-gu), with a population of 220 842 in 12 neighborhoods, and Yeongtong District (영통구 Yeongtong-gu), with a population of 242 136 in 9 neighborhoods.
Suwon has an area of 52 km² and an estimated population of 1 000 000.
Ansan Metropolitan County (안산시 Ansan-si) 145 km², population 666 784, 2 districts divided into 24 neighborhoods.
The districts are Danwon District (단원구 Danwon-gu), with a population of 316 416 in 12 neighborhoods, and Sangnak District (상록구 Sangnak-gu), with a population of 350 368 in 12 neighborhoods.
Ansan has an area of 56 km² and an estimated population of 850 000. Ansan has suburbs in Siheung Metropolitan County.
Anseong Metropolitan County (안성시 Anseong-si) 554 km², population 154 110, 3 neighborhoods, 1 urban township, 11 rural townships.
Anseong (50 238) has an area of 3.5 km² and an estimated population of 25 000.
Anyang Metropolitan County (안양시 Anyang-si) 58.5 km², population 621 047, 2 districts divided into 31 neighborhoods.
The districts are Dong'an District (동안구 Dong'an-gu), with a population of 355 446 in 17 neighborhoods, and Manan District (만안구 Manan-gu), with a population of 265 601 in 14 neighborhoods.
Anyang is a suburb of Seoul.
Bucheon Metropolitan County (부천시 Bucheon-si) 53.4 km², population 855 697, 3 districts divided into 37 neighborhoods.
The districts are Ojeong District (오정구 Ojeong-gu), with a population of 188 928 in 7 neighborhoods, Seosa District (소사구 Seosa-gu), with a population of 221 932 in 10 neighborhoods, and Weonmi District (원미구 Weonmi-gu), with a population of 444 837 in 20 neighborhoods.
Bucheon is a suburb of Seoul.
Dongducheon Metropolitan County (동두천시 Dongducheon-si) 95.7 km², population 79 214, 7 neighborhoods
Dongducheon has an area of 6.6 km² and an estimated population of 70 000.
Gimpo Metropolitan County (김포시 Gimpo-si) 277 km², population 208 192, 4 neighborhoods, 1 urban township, 5 rural townships
Gimpo (130 142) has an area of4.8 km² and an estimated population of 70 000.
Yulsaeng (율생) in Daegot rural township (대곶, 10 329) has an area of 1.6 km² and an estimated population of 10 000.
Gochon (고촌, 13 646 in rural township) has an area of 1.0 km² and an estimated population of 6 000.
Goyang Metropolitan County (고양시 Goyang-si) 267 km², population 886 000, 2 districts divided into 37 neighborhoods.
The districts are Deogyang District (덕양구 Deogyang-gu), with a population of 385 784 in 19 neighborhoods, and Ilsan District (일산구 Ilsan-gu), with a population of 500 216 in 18 neighborhoods.
Goyang has an area of 18 km² and an estimated population of 500 000. Goyang--Deogyang has an area of 8.7 km² and an estimated population of 350 000.
Gunpo Metropolitan County (군포시 Gunpo-si) 36.3 km², population 275 621, 11 neighborhoods
Gunpo is a suburb of Seoul.
Guri Metropolitan County (구리시 Guri-si) 33.3 km², population 193 438, 8 neighborhoods
Guri has an area of 6.8 km² and an estimated population of 100 000.
Gwacheon Metropolitan County (과천시 Gwacheon-si) 35.9 km², population 68 333, 6 neighborhoods
Gwacheon has an area of 2.5 km² and an estimated population of 50 000.
Gwangmyeong Metropolitan County (광명시 Gwangmyeong-si) 38.5 km², population 331 419, 18 neighborhoods
Gwangmyeong is a suburb of Seoul.
Gwangju Metropolitan County (광주시 Gwangju-si) 432 km², population 205 641, 3 neighborhoods, 3 urban townships, 4 rural townships
Gwangju (89 468) has an area of 2.4 km² and an estimated population of 19 000. In addition, Gwangju--3.5 km SW of Gwangju has an area of 1.0 km² and an estimated population of 6 000.
Hanam Metropolitan County (하남시 Hanam-si) 87.8 km², population 129 903, 10 neighborhoods
Hanam has an area of 3.5 km² and an estimated population of 55 000.
Hwaseong Metropolitan County (화성시 Hwaseong-si) 688 km², population 271 563, 1 neighborhood, 3 urban townships, 11 rural townships
Taean (태안, 104 044 in urban township) has an area of 2.8 km² and an estimated population of 40 000.
An unidentified urban area 6 km W of Taean in Bongdan urban township (봉담, 29 462) has an area of 2.0 km² and an estimated population of 14 000.
Seokgyo (석교) in Mado rural township (마도, 4 576) has an area of 1.3 km² and an estimated population of 3 000.
Balsan (발산) in Jeongnam rural township (향남, 12 650) has an area of 1.0 km² and an estimated population of 6 000.
Gujang (구장) in Paltan rural township (팔탄, 9 164) has an area of 1.0 km² and an estimated population of 7 000.
Icheon Metropolitan County (이천시 Icheon-si) 461 km², population 190 808, 4 neighborhoods, 2 urban townships, 8 rural townships
Icheon (77 083) has an area of 1.6 km² and an estimated population of 11 000.
An unidentified urban area 5 km SE of Icheon in Bubal urban township (부발, 34 664) has an area of 1.3 km² and an estimated population of zero.
Namyangju Metropolitan County (남양주시 Namyangju-si) 460 km², population 418 360, 6 neighborhoods, 5 urban townships, 4 rural townships
Namyangju--Donong (도농) is a suburb of Guri.
Hwado (화도, 68 649 in urban township) has an area of 3.1 km² and an estimated population of 30 000.
Jinjeop (진접, 46 385 in urban township) has an area of 1.9 km² and an estimated population of 19 000.
Wabu (와부, 60 918 in urban township) has an area of 1.6 km² and an estimated population of 30 000.
Osan Metropolitan County (오산시 Osan-si) 42.8 km², population 121 326, 6 neighborhoods
Osan has an area of 6.5 km² and an estimated population of 90 000.
Paju Metropolitan County (파주시 Paju-si) 673 km², population 246 323, 2 neighborhoods, 5 urban townships, 7 rural townships.
Paju (67 219) has an area of 3.1 km² and an estimated population of 45 000.
Pajueup (파주읍, 14 688 in urban township) has an area of 1.3 km² and an estimated population of 13 000.
Munsan (문산, 28 724 in urban township) has an area of 1.1 km² and an estimated population of 11 000.
Pocheon Metropolitan County (포천시 Pocheon-si) 826 km², population 150 364, 2 neighborhoods, 1 urban township, 11 rural townships.
Pocheon (34 504) has an area of 1.9 km² and an estimated population of 15 000. In addition, Pocheon--5.5 km SW of Pocheon has an area of 1.7 km² and an estimated population of 10 000.
Soheul (소흘, 33 241 in urban township) has an area of 1.1 km² and an estimated population of 7 000.
Pyeongtaek Metropolitan County (평택시 Pyeongtaek-si) 452 km², population 370 653, 13 neighborhoods, 2 urban townships, 7 rural townships.
Pyeongtaek (245 158) has an area of 6.0 km² and an estimated population of 100 000. Pyeongtaek--Songtan (송탄 Songtan) has an area of 7.6 km² and an estimated population of 100 000. Pyeongtaek--Songtan Industrial Complex has an area of 1.4 km² and an estimated population of 1 000. Pyeongtaek--Ssangyong Motor Company (쌍용자동차 Ssangyong Chadongcha) has an area of 1.1 km² and an estimated population of 1 500.
Pyeongtaek Naval Operations Base (Korean) in Poseung rural township (포승면 Poseung-myeon, population 17 918) has an area of 3.2 km² and an estimated population of 10 000. Pyeongtaek Naval Operations Base--5 km NW, also in Poseung rural township, has an area of 1.0 km² and an estimated population of zero.
Kia Motors Hwasung (기아자동차화숭 Kia Chadongcha Hwasung) in Ujeong rural township (우정, 6 554) has an area of 2.1 km² and an estimated population of 1 000.
Paengseong (팽성, 26 917 in urban township) has an area of 1.7 km² and an estimated population of 10 000. Paengseong--US Army Garrison Humphreys has an area of 1.2 km² and an estimated population of 10 000.
Anjung (안중, 27 340 in urban township) has an area of 1.6 km² and an estimated population of 15 000.
Seongnam Metropolitan County (성남시 Seongnam-si) 142 km², population 977 166, 3 districts divided into 44 neighborhoods.
The districts are Bundang District (분당구 Bundang-gu), with a population of 442 891 in 18 neighborhoods, Jungwon District (중원구 Jungwon-gu), with a population of 272 105 in 10 neighborhoods, and Sujang District (수정구 Sujang-gu), with a population of 262 170 in 16 neighborhoods.
Seongnam has an area of 13.5 km² and an estimated population of 500 000. In addition, Seongnam--Bundang has an area of 26 km² and an estimated population of 650 000. Seongnam--Bundang has suburbs in Yong'in Metropolitan County.
Siheung Metropolitan County (시흥시 Siheung-si) 131 km², population 378 613
Siheung is a suburb of Ansan.
An unidentified urban area, Siheung--22 km SW of Seoul, has an area of 4.2 km² and an estimated population of 60 000.
Uijeongbu Metropolitan County (의정부시 Uijeongbu-si) 81.6 km², population 397 612, 15 neighborhoods
Uijeongbu has an area of 18 km² and an estimated population of 350 000.
Uiwang Metropolitan County (의왕시 Uiwang-si) 53.5 km², population 145 535, 6 neighborhoods
Uiwang is a suburb of Seoul.
Yangju Metropolitan County (양주시 Yangju-si) 310 km², population 152 596, 7 neighborhoods, 1 urban township, 4 rural townships
Yangju (89 387) has an area of 3.7 km² and an estimated population of 50 000.
Yong'in Metropolitan County (용인시 Yong'in-si) 592 km², population 640 452, 11 neighborhoods divided into Yong'in city (4 neighborhoods) and Suji city (7 neighborhoods), 2 urban townships, 7 rural townships
Yong'in (89 103) has an area of 6.0 km² and an estimated population of 60 000.
Suji (241 727) is a suburb of Seongnam--Bundang.
Giheung/Guseong (기흥/구성 Giheung/Guseong, 117 680/91 680 in urban townships) has an area of 8.2 km² and an estimated population of 160 000.
Gapyeong County (가평군 Gapyeong-gun) 843 km², population 54 845, 1 urban township, 5 rural townships
Gapyeong (18 755 in urban township) has an area of 1.1 km² and an estimated population of 7 500.
Yangpyeong County (양평군 Yangpyeong-gun) 878 km², population 84 673, 1 urban township, 11 rural townships
This county is rural.
Yeoncheon County (연천군 Yeoncheon-gun) 695 km², population 48 687, 2 urban township, 8 rural townships
Jeongok (전곡, 19 893 in rural township) has an area of 1.0 km² and an estimated population of 7 000.
Yeoju County (여주군 Yeoju-gun) 609 km², population 103 976, 1 urban township, 9 rural townships
Yeoju (39 116 in urban township) has an area of 1.2 km² and an estimated population of 8 500.
Summary
Suwon, the capital, is a major city with a population of 1 000 000. The major cities of Ansan (850 000), Seongnam--Bundang (650 000), Goyang (500 000), and Seongnam (500 000), the cities of Uijeongbu (350 000), Guri (100 000), and Pyeongtaek (100 000) and the major towns of Osan (90 000), Dongducheon (70 000), Gimpo (70 000), Yong'in (60 000), Hanam (55 000), Gwacheon (50 000), Yangju (50 000), Paju (45 000), Anseong (25 000) are county seats in the province. The cities of Goyang--Deogyang (350 000) in Goyang Metropolitan County, Giheung/Guseong (160 000) in Yong'in Metropolitan County and Pyeongtaek--Songtan (100 000) in Pyeongtaek Metropolitan County and the major towns of Taean (40 000) in Hwaseong Metropolitan County, and Hwado (30 000) and Wabu (30 000) in Namyangju Metropolitan County are also in the province.
Detailed Analysis
Gyeonggi Province has an area of 10 867 km² and a population of 10 462 920 (2004).
Gyeonggi Province is divided into 27 metropolitan counties and 4 ordinary counties.
Suwon Metropolitan County (수원시 Suwon-si) 121 km², population 1 033 829, 4 districts divided into 42 neighborhoods.
The districts are Gweonseon District (권선구 Gweonseon-gu), with a population of 287 081 in 11 neighborhoods, Jangan District (장안구 Jangan-gu), with a population of 283 770 in 10 neighborhoods, Paldal District (팔달구 Paldal-gu), with a population of 220 842 in 12 neighborhoods, and Yeongtong District (영통구 Yeongtong-gu), with a population of 242 136 in 9 neighborhoods.
Suwon has an area of 52 km² and an estimated population of 1 000 000.
Ansan Metropolitan County (안산시 Ansan-si) 145 km², population 666 784, 2 districts divided into 24 neighborhoods.
The districts are Danwon District (단원구 Danwon-gu), with a population of 316 416 in 12 neighborhoods, and Sangnak District (상록구 Sangnak-gu), with a population of 350 368 in 12 neighborhoods.
Ansan has an area of 56 km² and an estimated population of 850 000. Ansan has suburbs in Siheung Metropolitan County.
Anseong Metropolitan County (안성시 Anseong-si) 554 km², population 154 110, 3 neighborhoods, 1 urban township, 11 rural townships.
Anseong (50 238) has an area of 3.5 km² and an estimated population of 25 000.
Anyang Metropolitan County (안양시 Anyang-si) 58.5 km², population 621 047, 2 districts divided into 31 neighborhoods.
The districts are Dong'an District (동안구 Dong'an-gu), with a population of 355 446 in 17 neighborhoods, and Manan District (만안구 Manan-gu), with a population of 265 601 in 14 neighborhoods.
Anyang is a suburb of Seoul.
Bucheon Metropolitan County (부천시 Bucheon-si) 53.4 km², population 855 697, 3 districts divided into 37 neighborhoods.
The districts are Ojeong District (오정구 Ojeong-gu), with a population of 188 928 in 7 neighborhoods, Seosa District (소사구 Seosa-gu), with a population of 221 932 in 10 neighborhoods, and Weonmi District (원미구 Weonmi-gu), with a population of 444 837 in 20 neighborhoods.
Bucheon is a suburb of Seoul.
Dongducheon Metropolitan County (동두천시 Dongducheon-si) 95.7 km², population 79 214, 7 neighborhoods
Dongducheon has an area of 6.6 km² and an estimated population of 70 000.
Gimpo Metropolitan County (김포시 Gimpo-si) 277 km², population 208 192, 4 neighborhoods, 1 urban township, 5 rural townships
Gimpo (130 142) has an area of4.8 km² and an estimated population of 70 000.
Yulsaeng (율생) in Daegot rural township (대곶, 10 329) has an area of 1.6 km² and an estimated population of 10 000.
Gochon (고촌, 13 646 in rural township) has an area of 1.0 km² and an estimated population of 6 000.
Goyang Metropolitan County (고양시 Goyang-si) 267 km², population 886 000, 2 districts divided into 37 neighborhoods.
The districts are Deogyang District (덕양구 Deogyang-gu), with a population of 385 784 in 19 neighborhoods, and Ilsan District (일산구 Ilsan-gu), with a population of 500 216 in 18 neighborhoods.
Goyang has an area of 18 km² and an estimated population of 500 000. Goyang--Deogyang has an area of 8.7 km² and an estimated population of 350 000.
Gunpo Metropolitan County (군포시 Gunpo-si) 36.3 km², population 275 621, 11 neighborhoods
Gunpo is a suburb of Seoul.
Guri Metropolitan County (구리시 Guri-si) 33.3 km², population 193 438, 8 neighborhoods
Guri has an area of 6.8 km² and an estimated population of 100 000.
Gwacheon Metropolitan County (과천시 Gwacheon-si) 35.9 km², population 68 333, 6 neighborhoods
Gwacheon has an area of 2.5 km² and an estimated population of 50 000.
Gwangmyeong Metropolitan County (광명시 Gwangmyeong-si) 38.5 km², population 331 419, 18 neighborhoods
Gwangmyeong is a suburb of Seoul.
Gwangju Metropolitan County (광주시 Gwangju-si) 432 km², population 205 641, 3 neighborhoods, 3 urban townships, 4 rural townships
Gwangju (89 468) has an area of 2.4 km² and an estimated population of 19 000. In addition, Gwangju--3.5 km SW of Gwangju has an area of 1.0 km² and an estimated population of 6 000.
Hanam Metropolitan County (하남시 Hanam-si) 87.8 km², population 129 903, 10 neighborhoods
Hanam has an area of 3.5 km² and an estimated population of 55 000.
Hwaseong Metropolitan County (화성시 Hwaseong-si) 688 km², population 271 563, 1 neighborhood, 3 urban townships, 11 rural townships
Taean (태안, 104 044 in urban township) has an area of 2.8 km² and an estimated population of 40 000.
An unidentified urban area 6 km W of Taean in Bongdan urban township (봉담, 29 462) has an area of 2.0 km² and an estimated population of 14 000.
Seokgyo (석교) in Mado rural township (마도, 4 576) has an area of 1.3 km² and an estimated population of 3 000.
Balsan (발산) in Jeongnam rural township (향남, 12 650) has an area of 1.0 km² and an estimated population of 6 000.
Gujang (구장) in Paltan rural township (팔탄, 9 164) has an area of 1.0 km² and an estimated population of 7 000.
Icheon Metropolitan County (이천시 Icheon-si) 461 km², population 190 808, 4 neighborhoods, 2 urban townships, 8 rural townships
Icheon (77 083) has an area of 1.6 km² and an estimated population of 11 000.
An unidentified urban area 5 km SE of Icheon in Bubal urban township (부발, 34 664) has an area of 1.3 km² and an estimated population of zero.
Namyangju Metropolitan County (남양주시 Namyangju-si) 460 km², population 418 360, 6 neighborhoods, 5 urban townships, 4 rural townships
Namyangju--Donong (도농) is a suburb of Guri.
Hwado (화도, 68 649 in urban township) has an area of 3.1 km² and an estimated population of 30 000.
Jinjeop (진접, 46 385 in urban township) has an area of 1.9 km² and an estimated population of 19 000.
Wabu (와부, 60 918 in urban township) has an area of 1.6 km² and an estimated population of 30 000.
Osan Metropolitan County (오산시 Osan-si) 42.8 km², population 121 326, 6 neighborhoods
Osan has an area of 6.5 km² and an estimated population of 90 000.
Paju Metropolitan County (파주시 Paju-si) 673 km², population 246 323, 2 neighborhoods, 5 urban townships, 7 rural townships.
Paju (67 219) has an area of 3.1 km² and an estimated population of 45 000.
Pajueup (파주읍, 14 688 in urban township) has an area of 1.3 km² and an estimated population of 13 000.
Munsan (문산, 28 724 in urban township) has an area of 1.1 km² and an estimated population of 11 000.
Pocheon Metropolitan County (포천시 Pocheon-si) 826 km², population 150 364, 2 neighborhoods, 1 urban township, 11 rural townships.
Pocheon (34 504) has an area of 1.9 km² and an estimated population of 15 000. In addition, Pocheon--5.5 km SW of Pocheon has an area of 1.7 km² and an estimated population of 10 000.
Soheul (소흘, 33 241 in urban township) has an area of 1.1 km² and an estimated population of 7 000.
Pyeongtaek Metropolitan County (평택시 Pyeongtaek-si) 452 km², population 370 653, 13 neighborhoods, 2 urban townships, 7 rural townships.
Pyeongtaek (245 158) has an area of 6.0 km² and an estimated population of 100 000. Pyeongtaek--Songtan (송탄 Songtan) has an area of 7.6 km² and an estimated population of 100 000. Pyeongtaek--Songtan Industrial Complex has an area of 1.4 km² and an estimated population of 1 000. Pyeongtaek--Ssangyong Motor Company (쌍용자동차 Ssangyong Chadongcha) has an area of 1.1 km² and an estimated population of 1 500.
Pyeongtaek Naval Operations Base (Korean) in Poseung rural township (포승면 Poseung-myeon, population 17 918) has an area of 3.2 km² and an estimated population of 10 000. Pyeongtaek Naval Operations Base--5 km NW, also in Poseung rural township, has an area of 1.0 km² and an estimated population of zero.
Kia Motors Hwasung (기아자동차화숭 Kia Chadongcha Hwasung) in Ujeong rural township (우정, 6 554) has an area of 2.1 km² and an estimated population of 1 000.
Paengseong (팽성, 26 917 in urban township) has an area of 1.7 km² and an estimated population of 10 000. Paengseong--US Army Garrison Humphreys has an area of 1.2 km² and an estimated population of 10 000.
Anjung (안중, 27 340 in urban township) has an area of 1.6 km² and an estimated population of 15 000.
Seongnam Metropolitan County (성남시 Seongnam-si) 142 km², population 977 166, 3 districts divided into 44 neighborhoods.
The districts are Bundang District (분당구 Bundang-gu), with a population of 442 891 in 18 neighborhoods, Jungwon District (중원구 Jungwon-gu), with a population of 272 105 in 10 neighborhoods, and Sujang District (수정구 Sujang-gu), with a population of 262 170 in 16 neighborhoods.
Seongnam has an area of 13.5 km² and an estimated population of 500 000. In addition, Seongnam--Bundang has an area of 26 km² and an estimated population of 650 000. Seongnam--Bundang has suburbs in Yong'in Metropolitan County.
Siheung Metropolitan County (시흥시 Siheung-si) 131 km², population 378 613
Siheung is a suburb of Ansan.
An unidentified urban area, Siheung--22 km SW of Seoul, has an area of 4.2 km² and an estimated population of 60 000.
Uijeongbu Metropolitan County (의정부시 Uijeongbu-si) 81.6 km², population 397 612, 15 neighborhoods
Uijeongbu has an area of 18 km² and an estimated population of 350 000.
Uiwang Metropolitan County (의왕시 Uiwang-si) 53.5 km², population 145 535, 6 neighborhoods
Uiwang is a suburb of Seoul.
Yangju Metropolitan County (양주시 Yangju-si) 310 km², population 152 596, 7 neighborhoods, 1 urban township, 4 rural townships
Yangju (89 387) has an area of 3.7 km² and an estimated population of 50 000.
Yong'in Metropolitan County (용인시 Yong'in-si) 592 km², population 640 452, 11 neighborhoods divided into Yong'in city (4 neighborhoods) and Suji city (7 neighborhoods), 2 urban townships, 7 rural townships
Yong'in (89 103) has an area of 6.0 km² and an estimated population of 60 000.
Suji (241 727) is a suburb of Seongnam--Bundang.
Giheung/Guseong (기흥/구성 Giheung/Guseong, 117 680/91 680 in urban townships) has an area of 8.2 km² and an estimated population of 160 000.
Gapyeong County (가평군 Gapyeong-gun) 843 km², population 54 845, 1 urban township, 5 rural townships
Gapyeong (18 755 in urban township) has an area of 1.1 km² and an estimated population of 7 500.
Yangpyeong County (양평군 Yangpyeong-gun) 878 km², population 84 673, 1 urban township, 11 rural townships
This county is rural.
Yeoncheon County (연천군 Yeoncheon-gun) 695 km², population 48 687, 2 urban township, 8 rural townships
Jeongok (전곡, 19 893 in rural township) has an area of 1.0 km² and an estimated population of 7 000.
Yeoju County (여주군 Yeoju-gun) 609 km², population 103 976, 1 urban township, 9 rural townships
Yeoju (39 116 in urban township) has an area of 1.2 km² and an estimated population of 8 500.
South Korea (KR) Incheon Metropolitan Province
Incheon Metropolitan Province (인천광역시 Incheon-gwangyeoksi)
Summary
Incheon Metropolitan Province has no major urban areas separate from Seoul.
Detailed Analysis
Incheon Metropolitan Province has an area of 980 km² and a population of 2 578 817 (2004).
Incheon is divided into 8 districts which are in turn divided into 109 neighborhoods, and 2 counties.
Bupyeong District (부평구 Bupyeong-gu) 32.0 km², population 557 144, 21 neighborhoods
Donggu District (동구 Donggu) 7.0 km², population 81 243, 11 neighborhoods
Jeyeong District (계양구 Jeyeong-gu) 45.6 km², population 337 103, 11 neighborhoods
Junggu District (중구 Junggu) 110.6 km², population 89 993, 10 neighborhoods
Namdong District (남동구 Namdong-gu) 56.9 km², population 384 244, 17 neighborhoods
Namgu District (남구 Namgu) 24.4 km², population 430 889, 24 neighborhoods
Seogu District (서구 Seogu) 111.2 km², population 362 269, 15 neighborhoods
Incheon--5.5 km SW of Gimpo has an area of 3.1 km² and an estimated population of 20 000.
Incheon--9 km S of Gimpo has an area of 1.5 km² and an estimated population of 14 000.
Yeonsu District (연수구 Yeonsu-gu) 33.8 km², population 255 998, 10 neighborhoods
Incheon--Incheon LNG Terminal has an area of 1.0 km² and an estimated population of zero.
Ganghwa County (강화군 Ganghwa-gun) 411 km², population 65 114, 1 urban township, 12 rural townships
Ganghwa (22 730 in urban township) has an area of 1.3 km² and an estimated population of 9 000.
Ongjin County (옹진군 Ongjin-gun) 164 km², population 14 820, 7 rural townships
This county is rural.
Summary
Incheon Metropolitan Province has no major urban areas separate from Seoul.
Detailed Analysis
Incheon Metropolitan Province has an area of 980 km² and a population of 2 578 817 (2004).
Incheon is divided into 8 districts which are in turn divided into 109 neighborhoods, and 2 counties.
Bupyeong District (부평구 Bupyeong-gu) 32.0 km², population 557 144, 21 neighborhoods
Donggu District (동구 Donggu) 7.0 km², population 81 243, 11 neighborhoods
Jeyeong District (계양구 Jeyeong-gu) 45.6 km², population 337 103, 11 neighborhoods
Junggu District (중구 Junggu) 110.6 km², population 89 993, 10 neighborhoods
Namdong District (남동구 Namdong-gu) 56.9 km², population 384 244, 17 neighborhoods
Namgu District (남구 Namgu) 24.4 km², population 430 889, 24 neighborhoods
Seogu District (서구 Seogu) 111.2 km², population 362 269, 15 neighborhoods
Incheon--5.5 km SW of Gimpo has an area of 3.1 km² and an estimated population of 20 000.
Incheon--9 km S of Gimpo has an area of 1.5 km² and an estimated population of 14 000.
Yeonsu District (연수구 Yeonsu-gu) 33.8 km², population 255 998, 10 neighborhoods
Incheon--Incheon LNG Terminal has an area of 1.0 km² and an estimated population of zero.
Ganghwa County (강화군 Ganghwa-gun) 411 km², population 65 114, 1 urban township, 12 rural townships
Ganghwa (22 730 in urban township) has an area of 1.3 km² and an estimated population of 9 000.
Ongjin County (옹진군 Ongjin-gun) 164 km², population 14 820, 7 rural townships
This county is rural.
South Korea (KR) Seoul Metropolitan Province
Seoul Special Metropolitan Province (서울특별시 Seoul-teukbyeolsi)
Summary
Seoul, the capital of South Korea, is a major city with a population of 14 500 000.
Detailed Analysis
Seoul Special Metropolitan Province has an area of 605 km² and a population of 10 173 162 (2004).
Seoul is divided into 25 districts, which are subdivided into 522 neighborhoods.
Dobong District (도봉구 Dobong-gu) 20.8 km², population 381 939, 15 neighborhoods
Dongdaemun District (동대문구 Dongdaemun-gu) 14.2 km², population 379 404, 26 neighborhoods
Dongjak District (동작구 Dongjak-gu) 16.3 km², population 410 945, 20 neighborhoods
Eunpyeong District (은평구 Eunpyeong-gu) 29.7 km², population 478 087, 20 neighborhoods
Gangbuk District (강북구 Gangbuk-gu) 23.6 km², population 360 525, 17 neighborhoods
Gangdong District (강동구 Gangdong-gu) 24.6 km², population 471 145, 21 neighborhoods
Gangnam District (강남구 Gangnam-gu) 39.6 km², population 531 517, 26 neighborhoods
Gangseo District (강서구 Gangseo-gu) 41.4 km², population 541 671, 22 neighborhoods
Geumcheon District (금천구 Geumcheon-gu) 13.0 km², population 541 671, 12 neighborhoods
Guro District (구로구 Guro-gu) 20.1 km², population 416 828, 19 neighborhoods
Gwanak District (관악구 Gwanak-gu) 29.6 km², population 530 156, 27 neighborhoods
Gwangjin District (광진구 Gwangjin-gu) 17.1 km², population 380 537, 16 neighborhoods
Jongno District (종로구 Jongno-gu) 23.9 km², population 174 372, 19 neighborhoods
Junggu District (중구 Jung-gu) 9.96 km², population 131 971, 15 neighborhoods
Jungnang District (중랑구 Jungnang-gu) 18.5 km², population 433 858, 20 neighborhoods
Mapo District (마포구 Mapo-gu) 23.9 km², population 383 457, 24 neighborhoods
Nowon District (노원구 Nowon-gu) 35.4 km², population 628 184, 24 neighborhoods
Seocho District (서초구 Seocho-gu) 47.1 km², population 400 868, 18 neighborhoods
Seodaemun District (서대문구 Seodaemun-gu) 17.6 km², population 352 071, 21 neighborhoods
Seongbuk District (성북구 Seongbuk-gu) 24.6 km², population 451 122, 30 neighborhoods
Seongdong District (성동구 Seongdong-gu) 16.9 km², population 339 113, 20 neighborhoods
Songpa District (송파구 Songpa-gu) 33.9 km², population 604 293, 28 neighborhoods
Yangcheon District (양천구 Yangcheon-gu) 17.4 km², population 495 098, 20 neighborhoods
Yeongdeungp0 District (영등포구 Yeongdeungp0-gu) 24.6 km², population 406 261, 22 neighborhoods
Yongsan District (용산구 Yongsan-gu) 21.9 km², population 230 107, 20 neighborhoods
Seoul has an area of 570 km² and an estimated population of 14 500 000, including suburbs in Incheon Metropolitan Province and Gyeonggi Province.
Summary
Seoul, the capital of South Korea, is a major city with a population of 14 500 000.
Detailed Analysis
Seoul Special Metropolitan Province has an area of 605 km² and a population of 10 173 162 (2004).
Seoul is divided into 25 districts, which are subdivided into 522 neighborhoods.
Dobong District (도봉구 Dobong-gu) 20.8 km², population 381 939, 15 neighborhoods
Dongdaemun District (동대문구 Dongdaemun-gu) 14.2 km², population 379 404, 26 neighborhoods
Dongjak District (동작구 Dongjak-gu) 16.3 km², population 410 945, 20 neighborhoods
Eunpyeong District (은평구 Eunpyeong-gu) 29.7 km², population 478 087, 20 neighborhoods
Gangbuk District (강북구 Gangbuk-gu) 23.6 km², population 360 525, 17 neighborhoods
Gangdong District (강동구 Gangdong-gu) 24.6 km², population 471 145, 21 neighborhoods
Gangnam District (강남구 Gangnam-gu) 39.6 km², population 531 517, 26 neighborhoods
Gangseo District (강서구 Gangseo-gu) 41.4 km², population 541 671, 22 neighborhoods
Geumcheon District (금천구 Geumcheon-gu) 13.0 km², population 541 671, 12 neighborhoods
Guro District (구로구 Guro-gu) 20.1 km², population 416 828, 19 neighborhoods
Gwanak District (관악구 Gwanak-gu) 29.6 km², population 530 156, 27 neighborhoods
Gwangjin District (광진구 Gwangjin-gu) 17.1 km², population 380 537, 16 neighborhoods
Jongno District (종로구 Jongno-gu) 23.9 km², population 174 372, 19 neighborhoods
Junggu District (중구 Jung-gu) 9.96 km², population 131 971, 15 neighborhoods
Jungnang District (중랑구 Jungnang-gu) 18.5 km², population 433 858, 20 neighborhoods
Mapo District (마포구 Mapo-gu) 23.9 km², population 383 457, 24 neighborhoods
Nowon District (노원구 Nowon-gu) 35.4 km², population 628 184, 24 neighborhoods
Seocho District (서초구 Seocho-gu) 47.1 km², population 400 868, 18 neighborhoods
Seodaemun District (서대문구 Seodaemun-gu) 17.6 km², population 352 071, 21 neighborhoods
Seongbuk District (성북구 Seongbuk-gu) 24.6 km², population 451 122, 30 neighborhoods
Seongdong District (성동구 Seongdong-gu) 16.9 km², population 339 113, 20 neighborhoods
Songpa District (송파구 Songpa-gu) 33.9 km², population 604 293, 28 neighborhoods
Yangcheon District (양천구 Yangcheon-gu) 17.4 km², population 495 098, 20 neighborhoods
Yeongdeungp0 District (영등포구 Yeongdeungp0-gu) 24.6 km², population 406 261, 22 neighborhoods
Yongsan District (용산구 Yongsan-gu) 21.9 km², population 230 107, 20 neighborhoods
Seoul has an area of 570 km² and an estimated population of 14 500 000, including suburbs in Incheon Metropolitan Province and Gyeonggi Province.
North Korea (KP) Overview
North Korea (KP) includes all of Korea north of the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ).
There are 11 entries in the world atlas covering parts of North Korea (KP). They are enumerated below, with links.
Gangwon Province (capital Wonsan)
Hamgyeongbuk Province (capital Cheongjin)
Hamgyeongnam Province (capital Hamheung)
Hwanghaebuk Province (capital Sariwon)
Hwanghaenam Province (capital Haeju)
Jagang Province (capital Ganggye)
Pyeong'anbuk Province (capital Sinuiju)
Pyeong'annam Province (capital Pyeongseong)
Pyeong'yang Metropolitan Province
Raseon Metropolitan Province (capital Rajin)
Ryanggang Province (capital Hyesan)
There are 11 entries in the world atlas covering parts of North Korea (KP). They are enumerated below, with links.
Gangwon Province (capital Wonsan)
Hamgyeongbuk Province (capital Cheongjin)
Hamgyeongnam Province (capital Hamheung)
Hwanghaebuk Province (capital Sariwon)
Hwanghaenam Province (capital Haeju)
Jagang Province (capital Ganggye)
Pyeong'anbuk Province (capital Sinuiju)
Pyeong'annam Province (capital Pyeongseong)
Pyeong'yang Metropolitan Province
Raseon Metropolitan Province (capital Rajin)
Ryanggang Province (capital Hyesan)
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