Gwacheon

Also known as Kwach'ŏn-si

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.

Key facts

Settlement.name: Gwacheon
Settlement.translit_lang1: Korean
Settlement.settlement_type: Municipal City
Settlement.translit_lang1_type1: Hangul
Settlement.translit_lang1_type2: Hanja
Settlement.translit_lang1_info3: Gwacheon-si
Settlement.translit_lang1_info4: Kwach'ŏn-si
Settlement.image_skyline: Government Complex Gwacheon, 2011.jpg
Settlement.image_flag: Flag of Gwacheon.svg
Settlement.map_caption: Location in South Korea
Settlement.pushpin_map: South Korea
Settlement.pushpin_label_position: top
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_name: South Korea
Settlement.subdivision_type1: Region
Settlement.subdivision_name1: Gyeonggi Province (Sudogwon)
Settlement.parts_type: Administrative divisions
Settlement.parts: 6 dong

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Wikidata facts

Population: 85132
Area: 35.86
Official website: www.gccity.go.kr/foreign/english/index.jsp
Image: Government Complex Gwacheon, 2011.jpg

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Contents

History
Early history
Administrative city
Characteristics
Climate
Notable people
Home stay
Government
Utility facilities
Symbol
Transportation
Railroad
Twin towns – sister cities
See also
References
External links

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.