Bucheon
부천시 | |
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Korean transcription(s) | |
• Hangul | 부천시 |
• Hanja | 富川市 |
• Revised Romanization | Bucheon-si |
• McCune–Reischauer | Puch'ŏn-si |
Coordinates: 37°30′N 126°47′E / 37.500°N 126.783°E | |
Country | South Korea |
Region | Gyeonggi Province (Sudogwon) |
Administrative divisions | 10 dong |
Government | |
• Mayor | Cho Yong-ik (Democratic) |
Area | |
• Total | 53.44 km2 (20.63 sq mi) |
Elevation | 16 m (52 ft) |
Population (September 2024[1]) | |
• Total | 772,450 |
• Density | 16,660.78/km2 (43,151.2/sq mi) |
• Dialect | Gyeonggi |
Postal code | 14400-14899 |
Area code | (+82)-32-6xx |
Website | www.Bucheon.go.kr (in English) |
Bucheon (Korean: 부천; Korean pronunciation: [pu.tɕʰʌn]) is a city in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. Bucheon is located 25 kilometers (16 mi) away from Seoul, of which it is a satellite city.[2] It is located between Incheon and Seoul.
Bucheon is the second most densely populated city in South Korea after Seoul,[3] and as a result, administrative districts were abolished in July 2016 in favor of providing greater public service in community centers.[3]
Major manufacturing operations are located in the northern areas of the city, while the areas in the south where Seoul Subway Line 7 and Seoul Subway Line 1 pass are dense commercial and residential areas.