Suwon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Suwon
수원시
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Korean transcription(s) | |||
• Hangul | 수원시 | ||
• Hanja | 水原市 | ||
• Revised Romanization | Suwon-si | ||
• McCune–Reischauer | Suwŏn-si | ||
Hwaseong Fortress and the skyline of Suwon
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Location in South Korea
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Country | South Korea | ||
Region | Sudogwon | ||
Administrative divisions | 4 gu, 43 dong | ||
Government | |||
• Type | Mayor-Council | ||
Area | |||
• Total | 121.04 km2 (46.73 sq mi) | ||
Population
(January 31, 2019)
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• Total | 1,241,311 | ||
• Density | 10,255.4/km2 (26,561/sq mi) | ||
• Dialect | Gyeonggi | ||
Area code(s) | +82-31-2xx | ||
Flower | Azalea | ||
Tree | Pine | ||
Bird | White heron | ||
Website | Suwon |
Suwon (Hangul: 수원; Hanja: 水原) is the capital and largest metropolis of Gyeonggi-do, South Korea's most populous province which surrounds Seoul, the national capital. Suwon lies about 30 kilometres (19 miles) south of Seoul. It is traditionally known as "The City of Filial Piety". With a population close to 1.2 million, it is larger than Ulsan, although it is not governed as a metropolitan city.
Suwon has existed in various forms throughout Korea's history, growing from a small settlement to become a major industrial and cultural center. It is the only remaining completely walled city in South Korea. The city walls are one of the more popular tourist destinations in Gyeonggi Province.
Samsung Electronics R&D center and headquarters are in Suwon.
The city is served by two motorways, the national railway network, and the Seoul Metropolitan Subway. Suwon is a major educational center, home to 11 universities.
Suwon is home to football club Suwon Samsung Bluewings, which have won the K League on four occasions and AFC Champions League twice. The KT Wiz of the Korea Baseball Organization also play in Suwon.
History
Suwon became a big city because of King Jeongjo of Joseon. He wanted to make Suwon the capital after he moved his father's tomb. Suwon's Hwaseong Fortress was also built then. Hwaseong has great value because some machines were used to build it. Jeong Yagyong, a great mechanic and scholar, made pulleys named Geojunggi and Nokro, which were used.
Geography
Suwon is in the north-west of South Korea near Seoul, so Suwon is developed. In Suwon there are some small mountains like Gwanggyosan and Chilbosan.
People
There are 1,201,564 people living in Suwon including foreigners.
Symbols
Suwon's symbol is Hwaseong's main gate. Suwon's official flower is the royal azalea, and Suwon's slogan is "We welcome people. Human city, Suwon." (Korean: 사람이 반갑습니다. 휴먼시티 수원.)
Sport
Suwon Samsung Bluewings is Suwon's soccer team. They play soccer in the K League. Their stadium is Suwon World Cup Stadium. It is the biggest soccer stadium in Suwon.
Transport
Suwon has two bus terminals: Suwon Bus Terminal and West Suwon Bus Terminal. The Gyeongbu and Yeongdong Expressways pass through Suwon, and the Gyeongbu railroad line, Seoul Subway Line 1, and the Bundang Line also pass through Suwon.
Food
Suwon galbi (beef ribs) is Suwon's special food. It is expensive but popular.
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See also
In Spanish: Suwon para niños