Bucheon facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Bucheon 부천시
Specific city
Korean transcription(s)
• Hangul	부천시
• Hanja	富川市
• Revised Romanization	Bucheon-si
• McCune-Reischauer	Puch'ŏn-si
City Hall
Flag
Country	South Korea
Region	Gyeonggi Province (Sudogwon)
Administrative divisions	10 dong
Area
• Total	53.44 km2 (20.63 sq mi)
Elevation	16 m (52 ft)
Population  (July 31, 2016)
• Total	848,123
• Density	16,660.78/km2 (43,151.2/sq mi)
• Dialect	Gyeonggi
Postal code	14400-14899
Area code(s)	(+82)-32-6xx
Website	www.Bucheon.go.kr

Bucheon is a big city in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. It's about 25 kilometers (15.5 miles) from Seoul. Think of it as a "satellite city" of Seoul, meaning it's a smaller city close by that helps support the bigger city. Bucheon is located right between two other major cities, Incheon and Seoul.

Bucheon is one of the most crowded cities in South Korea, second only to Seoul. Because of this, the city changed its administrative system in 2016. It removed its old districts to offer better public services directly through community centers.

Most of the factories and manufacturing businesses are in the northern part of the city. The southern areas are busy with shops, businesses, and homes. This is where the Seoul Subway Line 7 and Seoul Subway Line 1 pass through.

History of Bucheon

In 1914, some areas from Incheon and Bupyeong County were combined and named Bucheon. Later, in 1931, a part called Gyenam township was renamed Sosa township.

Over the years, some parts of Bucheon were given back to Incheon City in 1936 and 1940. In 1941, Sosa township became a larger town, known as eup.

In 1963, when Seoul expanded, some areas of Bucheon became part of Yeongdeungpo-gu in Seoul.

In 1988, Bucheon was divided into two main districts: Nam-gu (South District) and Jung-gu (Central District). Then, in 1993, Jung-gu was split again to create two new districts: Wonmi and Ojeong.

However, in July 2016, all three of these districts were removed. Bucheon decided to become a single, unified city to make its administration simpler and more efficient.

Neighbourhoods of Bucheon (as of 2019)

Arts and Education in Bucheon

Bucheon is known as a cultural hub in the Seoul area. It has its own Bucheon Philharmonic Orchestra.

Every July, the city hosts an international film festival called the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival, or BiFan. It's a fun event for movie lovers!

Since 2016, Bucheon also hosts an international B-boy (breakdancing) competition called the Bucheon Bboy International Championship (BBIC). It's organized by the famous Jinjo Crew.

Bucheon is also home to several colleges and universities, including Bucheon College, Yuhan College, the Bucheon campus of Catholic University of Korea, and Seoul Theological University.

In 2017, Bucheon was named a "City of Literature" and joined the UNESCO Creative Cities Network. This means it's recognized for its strong focus on literature and creativity.

Festivals in Bucheon

• Bucheon Aiins World Festival - This festival takes place at Aiins World, a miniature theme park. You can see famous buildings from around the world, like the Eiffel Tower, all lit up at night. It runs all year from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., but closes on rainy days.
• Bucheon B-Boy International Championship (BBIC) - This is a major international breakdancing competition. It's hosted by the world-famous B-boy group Jinjo.

Bucheon's Climate

Bucheon has a climate with four distinct seasons. It experiences warm, humid summers and cold, dry winters. This type of weather is called a humid continental climate.

Getting Around Bucheon

Map of Seoul Metro lines passing through Bucheon

Bucheon has a great public transportation system. There are many local and area buses that connect the city to Seoul, Incheon, and other nearby cities. The Bucheon Bus Terminal also has buses that travel to different cities and provinces across South Korea.

The Seoul Subway System has two lines that run through Bucheon: Line 1 and Line 7. Line 1 has five stations in Bucheon, including Bucheon Station and Songnae Station. Line 7 has seven stations, such as Kkachiul, Bucheon Stadium, and Bucheon City Hall. This line continues all the way to Bupyeong Station in Incheon.

Two new subway lines are also being built. The Sosa-Wonsi Line will connect Sosa Station (on Line 1) to Ansan's Choji Station (on Seoul Subway Line 4). The Daegok-Sosa Line will extend this service, connecting northern Bucheon to Gimpo International Airport Station. At the airport, you'll be able to transfer to other subway lines like Seoul Subway Line 5 and Seoul Subway Line 9. This line will end at Daegok station in Goyang.

In the future, Bucheon will get another new subway line. This line will connect the northern Wonjeong area of Bucheon to Hongik University Station in Seoul.

Religions in Bucheon

Bucheon has many different places of worship. You can find several churches, including a Full Gospel Church and the English-language "Bucheon Onnuri English Ministry" (BOEM). There is also a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Many churches in Bucheon focus on sharing their faith. You can also find Seogwangsa Temple, which is a Buddhist temple located near Weonmisan Mountain.

Famous People from Bucheon

Many talented people come from Bucheon, including:

• Choi Sang-hyun, an illustrator and character designer
• Chu Ye-jin, an actress
• Baekhyun, a singer and actor from the boy band Exo
• Kim Seol-hyun, a singer and actress
• Lee Hi, a singer-songwriter
• Kim Hee-jung, an actress
• Ryu Soo-young, an actor
• Moonbyul, a singer-songwriter, rapper, and dancer from the girl group Mamamoo
• Yuna Kim, a retired figure skater and Olympic gold medalist
• Sora Choi, a fashion model
• Katie Kim, a singer
• Bada, a singer, composer, musical actress, and TV presenter
• Jinho, a singer-songwriter from the boy band Pentagon
• Song I-han, a singer-songwriter
• Jo Gye-hyeon, a singer and dancer from the boy band Verivery
• Song Mingi, a rapper and dancer from the boy band Ateez
• Choi Yerim (known as Choerry), a singer and dancer from the girl group Loona

Sports in Bucheon

Bucheon is home to two professional sports teams:

• The K League 2 football (soccer) team Bucheon FC 1995.
• The Women's Korean Basketball League women's basketball team Bucheon Hana 1Q.

Bucheon Stadium

Sister Cities

Bucheon has special connections with other cities around the world. These are called "sister cities" or "friendship cities." They often share cultural exchanges and work together.

Friendship Cities

• Okayama, Japan (since 2002)
• Kawasaki, Japan (since 1996)
• Weihai, China (since 2000)

Images for kids

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  Land use in Bucheon

See also

In Spanish: Bucheon para niños