Gwangju
Gwangju Metropolitican City
광주광역시 光州廣域市 | |
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| Gwangju Metropolitican City | |
| transcription(s) | |
| • Hangul | 광주광역시 |
| • Hanja | 光州廣域市 |
| • Revised Romanization | Gwangju Gwangyeoksi |
| • McCune-Reischauer | Kwangju Kwangyŏksi |
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 Flag | |
 Map of South Korea with Gwangju highlighted | |
| Coordinates: 35°09′34″N 126°51′09″E / 35.15944°N 126.85250°E | |
| Country |  South Korea |
| Region | Honamnam |
| Districts | 5 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 501.24 km2 (193.53 sq mi) |
| Population (2016) | |
| • Total | 1,471,819 |
| • Density | 2,970/km2 (7,700/sq mi) |
| • Dialect | Jeolla |
| Flower | Royal Azalea |
| Bird | Dove |
Gwangju is the sixth largest city in South Korea. It is in the southwest of Korea and is the center of Honam's economy, culture, education and government.
