Gyeonggi-do has a massive urban population that’s approaching the 14 million people mark. When Seoul and neighboring city Incheon are included, cities which are inside of Gyeonggi but operate independently with metropolitan city status, the region has a whopping 25.5 million residents, one of the largest mega-metropolitan areas in the world. Its name, Gyeonggi, literally means ‘the area surrounding the capital’ which essentially translates to ‘province surrounding Seoul’.
The provincial symbols include the White Dove which symbolizes world peace and unity within Korea and the Gingko tree which symbolizes longevity with prosperity.
Population: 1,180,000
The largest satellite city of Seoul and the capital of Gyeonggi Province. Very modern area.
Population: 975,000
Korea’s first ‘planned’ city. Seongnam is a very modern city with a large foreign community.
Population: 1,042,000
A major city on the outskirts of Seoul. Home to Bukhan Mountain Fortress and 3 major universities.
Population: 969,000
A relatively new city with close to 1 million people. Home to Everland, Korea’s large amusement park.
Population: 853,000
Self proclaimed cultural center for Metropolitan Seoul. Famous for the Bucheon International Film Festival.
Population: 705,000
A large satellite city on the western coast of Gyeonggi. Connected to Seoul via Metro Subway Line 4.
Population: 603,000
Just south of central Seoul, Anyang has a very metropolitan feel. Lots of mountains nearby.
Population: 121,000
Historically important area. Home to a number of important historical and cultural assets.
Population: 566,000
The farming heartland of Gyeonggi. Surprisingly urban in the downtown area.
Population: 115,000
Just north of Seoul, UIijeongbu is home to a number of American and Korean military bases.
Population: 394,000
A peaceful mid-sized city on the west coast of Gyeonggi. Home to a number of historical areas.
Population: 454,000
Coastal city on the southern corner of the province. Home to Camp Humphreys, the largest US base.
Population: 347,000
Very close to central Seoul. Home to the worlds largest IKEA department store.
Population: 417,000
Home to a number of joint Korean-US military bases. Sits on the border with North Korea.
Population: 345,000
The only city that borders Seoul, Incheon, the Yellow Sea and North Korea.
Population: 305,000
Not to be confused with Gwangju city in Jeollanam, Gwangju is a suburb of southeast Seoul.
Population: 289,000
A quaint satellite city of Seoul. Has subway and high speed train stops, an ideal place to travel from.
Population: 205,000
A small city in southern Gyeonggi-do. Famous for ceramic manufacturing and peach farms.
Population: 204,000
Just north of Seoul proper, Yangju is a small satellite city with three subway stops.
Population: 187,000
Famous for its ancient tombs and home to the Baekje-era Mountain Fortress. Very close to Seoul.
Population: 182,000
Home of the annual Namsadang Neuri Festival, Anseong is famous for their Asian pears and grapes.
Population: 158,000
A smaller city wedged between Suwon to the south and Seoul to the north.
Population: 156,000
Directly east of central Seoul, Hanam is a modern little city with great transportation routes.
Population: 156,000
Pocheon is a small inland city in the northeastern region of Gyeonggi Province.
Population: 98,000
The location of Dongducheon makes it strategically important for the defense of the capital, Seoul.
Population: 70,000
Located on southern border of Seoul, Gwacheon is a key administrative center.
Population: 111,000
Gyeonggi’s smallest city. Home to the World Ceramic Exposition and famous for their yellow melons.
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