Suwon

Also known as Suwon-si

Suwon (; ) is the largest city and capital of Gyeonggi Province, South Korea's most populous province. The city lies approximately south of the national capital, Seoul. With a population of 1.2 million, Suwon has more inhabitants than Ulsan, though it enjoys a lesser degree of self-governance as a 'special case city'.

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Suwon is the largest city and capital of Gyeonggi Province in South Korea, located south of Seoul, with a population of 1.2 million people. Though it has more inhabitants than some other major South Korean cities, Suwon has limited self-governance due to its designation as a "special case city."

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Settlement.name: Suwon
Settlement.settlement_type: Special case city
Settlement.translit_lang1: Korean
Settlement.translit_lang1_type1: Hangul
Settlement.translit_lang1_type2: Hanja
Settlement.translit_lang1_info3: Suwon-si
Settlement.translit_lang1_info4: Suwŏn-si
Settlement.image_caption: From top, left to right:view of Suwon from Paldalsan Mountain,Suwon World Cup Stadium, Hwaseong Fortress, Gwanggyo Lake Park, Suwon Station
Settlement.image_flag: Flag of Suwon (2022).svg
Settlement.image_blank_emblem: Suwon_City_Council_2022_logo.png
Settlement.blank_emblem_type: Emblem of Suwon
Settlement.image_map: Gyeonggi-Suwon.svg
Settlement.map_caption: Location in South Korea
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_type1: Area
Settlement.subdivision_name1: Gyeonggi Province (Seoul Metropolitan Area)
Settlement.parts_type: Administrative divisions
Settlement.parts: 4 gu, 43 dong

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Wikidata facts

Official name: 水原特例市
Population: 1234300
Area: 121.1
Elevation: 66
Official website: www.suwon.go.kr
Image: Hwaseong Third North Secret Gate and Dongbuk Gangnu - 2009-03-01.JPG

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Commons category: Suwon
Commons gallery: Suwon
official blog URL: blog.naver.com/suwonloves
social media followers: 27368
native label: 水原
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Name
History
Early history
Japanese colonial period
Liberation to Korean War periods
Recent history
Geography
Geology and topography
Streams and lakes
Climate
Administrative divisions
Demography
Religion
Crime
Education
Environment
Economy
Landmarks
Hwaseong Fortress
Hyanggyo
Bugugwon
Adams Memorial Hall
Culture and contemporary life
Housing
Food
Sport
Museums
Libraries
Parks and gardens
Street art
Media
Cinemas
Retail
Public toilets
Transport
Military
Fauna
Notable people
Sister cities
See also
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Traditionally known as the 'City of Filial Piety', modern Suwon retains a variety of historical landmarks. As a walled city, it is a popular destination for day-trippers from Seoul, with the wall itself—Hwaseong Fortress—receiving 1½ million visits in 2015.