Bucheon ( 부천시 ? , 富川 市? , Bucheon-si) is a city in Gyeonggi-do Province, South Korea . Bucheon authorities are promoting the concept of the cultural capital of the capital region of Suogwon .
| City | |||
| Bucheon | |||
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| 부천시 富川 市 | |||
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| A country |  The Republic of Korea | ||
| Provinces | Gyeonggi-do | ||
| Internal division | 3 ku, 37 tone | ||
| The mayor | Kim Mansu | ||
| History and Geography | |||
| Square | 53.44 km² | ||
| Height above sea level | |||
| Climate type | monsoon | ||
| Timezone | UTC + 9 | ||
| Population | |||
| Population | 867,678 people ( 2008 ) | ||
| Density | 16236 people / km² | ||
| Official language | Korean | ||
| Digital identifiers | |||
| Telephone code | +82 32 | ||
| Postal codes | 420010-422843 | ||
| bucheon.go.kr (cor.) (English) (Japanese) (Chinese) (Russian) | |||
Content
History
In 1914, several districts of the city of Incheon and the county of Pupyeong were united under the name "Bucheon." In 1931, the district (myeon) of Kyonam ( cor. 계남면 ) was renamed Sosa ( cor. 소 사면 ). In 1941, Sosa received a higher administrative status of "yp." After gaining independence from Japan , the northwestern part of Bucheon was again annexed to Incheon. The status of the city was assigned to Bucheon in 1973.
In 1988, Bucheon was divided into two districts: Namgu (southern) and Chungu (central). Namgu was soon renamed Sosaga. In 1993, after the separation of Chungu, two new districts were formed: Wongmigu and Ojongu. [one]
Geography
Bucheon is a relatively small city with a high population density. Lies between the cities of Incheon and Seoul . Almost the entire territory of the city is occupied by residential quarters.
Administrative Division
Bucheon is administratively divided into 3 ku (gu) and 37 tone (dong): [2]
| County | Area | Hangul | Area, km² | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wonmigu (원미구) | Wonmi idon | 원미 2 동 | 0.51 | 16 540 |
| Wonmi Ildon | 원미 1 동 | 0.99 | 20 690 | |
| Yongok idon | 역곡 2 동 | 1.10 | 18,067 | |
| Yongok-yldon | 역곡 1 동 | 1.13 | 19 550 | |
| Sandon | 상동 | 0.91 | 22,055 | |
| San idon | 상 2 동 | 32,712 | ||
| San ildon | 상 1 동 | 2.25 | 28,478 | |
| San samdon | 상 3 동 | 34,290 | ||
| Simgock idon | 심곡 2 동 | 0.59 | 16,579 | |
| Simgock Ildon | 심곡 1 동 | 0.47 | 14,292 | |
| Simgock samdon | 심곡 3 동 | 0.43 | 15 598 | |
| Sosadon | 소사동 | 0.55 | 11 056 | |
| Todandon | 도당동 | 2.01 | 26 182 | |
| Chundon | 중동 | 0.94 | 18 613 | |
| Chun-idon | 중 2 동 | 1.17 | 32,823 | |
| Chun Ildon | 중 1 동 | 1.25 | 36 118 | |
| Chun Sadon | 중 4 동 | 8.05 | 23,890 | |
| Chun samdon | 중 3 동 | 0.93 | 27,437 | |
| Chunyudon | 춘의동 | 2.92 | 16,483 | |
| Yaktedon | 약대동 | 0.69 | 10 396 | |
| Ojongu (오정구) | Wonjon Idon | 원종 2 동 | 0.78 | 25,420 |
| Wonjon Ildon | 원종 1 동 | 1,61 | 27 221 | |
| Kogan Ildon | 고강 1 동 | 1.84 | 17,883 | |
| Kogan pondon | 고강본동 | 1.71 | 35 597 | |
| Ojondon | 오정동 | 6.88 | 23 321 | |
| Sinhyndon | 신흥동 | 3.14 | 21,841 | |
| Songcton | 성곡동 | 4.09 | 44,445 | |
| Sosagu (소사구) | Quandon | 괴안동 | 1,03 | 24,582 |
| Pombacton | 범박동 | 2.92 | 22 119 | |
| Simgock pondon | 심곡본동 | 0.95 | 20,656 | |
| Simgock ponyldon | 심곡본 1 동 | 0.76 | 20 567 | |
| Sosa Pildildon | 소사본 1 동 | 1.21 | 16,283 | |
| Sosa Ponidone | 소사본 2 동 | 0.8 | 10 987 | |
| Sosa Ponsamdon | 소사본 3 동 | one | 37 041 | |
| Sonne idon | 송내 2 동 | 1.24 | 28 210 | |
| Sonne Ildon | 송내 1 동 | 1.13 | 23 856 | |
| Sonne Samdon | 송내 3 동 | 1.79 | 25,834 |
Education
Universities include Bucheon College , Johan College , Korea Catholic University's Pucheon Campus , and Seoul Theological University .
Tourism and Attractions
The authorities of the city of Bucheon is positioned as the cultural center of the central part of South Korea. The cultural and tourist life of the city is represented by the following attractions:
- Bucheon Philharmonic Orchestra is one of the most famous orchestras in Korea. [3] The Bucheon Philharmonic was the first musical group to receive the Hoam Prize in 2005, which in South Korea is an analogue of the Nobel Prize. [four]
- Bucheon Film Festival - held in the city since 1997. This festival specializes in science fiction films. [5] [6]
- Museum of Animation - Located in Wonmigu County. [7]
- Museum of Glass and Ceramics - exhibits are exhibited mainly by foreign European masters from the 18th to 20th centuries. [7]
- Poxagol Arts Festival - held since 1985 annually in spring. The festival holds a theatrical procession, exhibitions of artists and writers, music competitions, performances by folklore groups. [eight]
- Park of masterpieces of world architecture - this park presents a number of masterpieces of world architecture in a reduced form. Here you can find the Sydney Opera House , the Eiffel Tower , St. Basil's Cathedral and other famous buildings. [9]
- The Tong Khan Acrobatic Theater is one of the oldest in Korea, has existed for 70 years. [9]
Twin Cities
Bucheon has several sister cities in South Korea and abroad [10] :
- Inside the country
- Hwason City, Gyeonggi - do Province - since 1996
- Ponghwa County, Gyeongsangbuk-do Province - since 1997
- Muju County, Jeollabuk-do Province - since 1997
- Seong Phu District, Seoul City - since 1996
- Okcheon County, Chungcheongbuk-do Province - since 1997
- Gangneung County, Gangwon-do Province - since 1997
- Abroad
- Harbin , Heilongjiang , China - since 1995
- Weihai , Shandong Province , China - since 2000
- Khabarovsk , Russia - since 2002
- Bakersfield , California , USA - since 2006
- Okayama , Okayama Prefecture , Japan - since 1996 - Status of a friendly city
- Kawasaki , Kanagawa Prefecture , Japan - since 2002 - Friendly City Status
See also
- Cities of South Korea
Notes
- ↑ History of Bucheon. (box) (inaccessible link) . Date of treatment January 16, 2011. Archived December 14, 2004.
- ↑ Administrative division of Bucheon. (cor.) . Date of treatment January 16, 2011. Archived on February 9, 2012.
- ↑ Bucheon Philharmonic Orchestra. (inaccessible link - history ) . Date of treatment January 16, 2011.
- ↑ Official site of the Bucheon Philharmonic. (eng.) . Date of treatment January 16, 2011. Archived on February 9, 2012.
- ↑ Bucheon Film Festival (Inaccessible link - history ) . Date of treatment January 16, 2011.
- ↑ Official site of the Pucheon Film Festival. (eng.) . Date of treatment January 16, 2011.
- ↑ 1 2 Bucheon Museums. (inaccessible link - history ) . Date of treatment January 16, 2011.
- ↑ Poxagol Festival. (inaccessible link - history ) . Date of treatment January 16, 2011.
- ↑ 1 2 World Architecture Park. (inaccessible link - history ) . Date of treatment January 16, 2011.
- ↑ Twin cities of Bucheon. (inaccessible link - history ) . Date of treatment January 16, 2011.
Links
- Official website of the city
- Galbijim Wiki Encyclopedia Page
- Sights of Bucheon (inaccessible link)