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Uiwang (Korean pronunciation: [ɰi.waŋ]) is a city in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. It is one of many satellite cities that ring Seoul, making up the Seoul Capital Area. Its largest immediate urban neighbor is Anyang. The low peaks of the Gwangju Mountains (including Moraksan) shape the local landscape.

Uiwang
의왕시
Municipal City
Korean transcription(s)
  Hangul
  Hanja
  Revised RomanizationUiwang-si
  McCune-ReischauerŬiwang-si
Location in South Korea
Country South Korea
RegionGyeonggi Province (Sudogwon)
Administrative divisions6 dong
Area
  Total53.46 km2 (20.64 sq mi)
Population
 (Dec. 2014)
  Total158,482
  Density2,964.5/km2 (7,678/sq mi)
  Dialect
Seoul

Rail transportation is important in Uiwang, which is home to the Korean Railroad Museum and Korea National Railroad College. Seoul Subway Line 1 passes through the city, as does the Gyeongbu Line. In addition, a terminal of Hanjin container shipping is located here.


Geography


Uiwang lies just south of Seoul. It is bounded to the east by Baegunsan (백운산), Barasan (바라산), the lower slopes of Cheonggyesan (청계산), and Maebongsan (매봉산); to the south by the city of Suwon, to the west by Ansan, Gunpo, and Anyang; and to the north by Gwacheon.

There are two noteworthy reservoirs in the city: Baegun Lake (백운호수) at the foot of Baegunsan, and Wangsong Lake (왕송호수), by the border with Suwon. Baegun Lake has a number of foreign restaurants, while Wangsong Lake, accessible from Uiwang Station, has a recreational draisine, the Korean Railroad Museum, and Uiwang's Nature Education Park. The source of the Anyangcheon - a tributary of the Han River - is in Uiwang, as is the source of the Haguicheon, itself a tributary of the Anyangcheon. Most of Uiwang is thus drained northwards. However, the Hwanggujicheon's source is also in Uiwang, and this flows south, eventually emptying into the Yellow Sea at Asan Bay.


History


In recent times, Uiwang has developed considerably thanks to the expansion of Anyang. Several districts are also directly connected with Gunpo and Suwon.


Administrative districts


There are six administrative districts:

Dong (district)Population[1]
Gocheon-dong13,386
Naseonil(1)-dong23,136
Naseonil(2)-dong27,212
Ojeon-dong44,076
Cheonggye-dong14,401
Bugok-dong26,846

Transport



Rail


The Gyeongbu Line passes through Uiwang, with Seoul Subway Line 1 stopping at Uiwang Station. Cargo trains also deliver to Obong Station.


Road


The Seoul Ring Expressway, Yeongdong Expressway, National Road 1, and the Gwacheon-Bongdam Highway (309) pass through Uiwang.


Education



Higher Education


Uiwang is home to the Uiwang Campus of the Korea National University of Transportation, and Kaywon University of Art and Design.


Further Education


There are five high schools in the city: Gyeonggi Foreign Language High School, Uiwang High School, Baegun High School, Useong High School, and Morak High School.


Secondary Education


Uiwang houses seven middle schools: Baegun Middle School, Gocheon Middle School, Uiwang Middle School, Uiwang Bugok Middle School, Galmoe Middle School, Morak Middle School, and Deokjang Middle School.


Primary Education


There are twelve elementary schools in Uiwang: Uiwang Elementary School, Gocheon Elementary School, Galmoe Elementary School, Uiwang Bugok Elementary School, Wanggok Elementary School, Uiwang Deokseong Elementary School, Deokjang Elementary School, Ojeon Elementary School, Baegun Elementary School, Naeson Elementary School, Morak Elementary School, and Naedong Elementary School.


Government


City Hall, the central library, seniors' social center, health center, and youth centers are all located in Gocheon-dong.

Korea Correctional Service operates the Seoul Detention Center in Uiwang.


Industry


There are many large corporations, such as Haitai confectionaries, Cheil Industries, Hyundai Rotem, and various trade and logistics companies in Uiwang.


Twin towns – sister cities


Uiwang is twinned with:


See also



References


  1. Uiwang City home page - 자주찾는통계. Uiwang.go.kr. Archived from the original on 2016-03-05. Retrieved 2011-05-04.



На других языках


- [en] Uiwang

[ru] Ыйван

Ыйва́н (кор. 의왕시?, 義王市?, Uiwang-si) — город в провинции Кёнгидо, Южная Корея.



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