Kwangju

Kwangju is a locality in , , . Kwangju is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Seonghwan station.

Metro station
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is a subway station in the province of Chungcheongnam-do. It is located north of on the Gyeongbu Line. It is also served by services on Seoul Subway Line 1.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Pyeongtaek and Anjeong-ri.

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is a city in Gyeonggi-do, , known for its strategic location as a major transportation hub and its proximity to U.S. military bases such as Camp Humphreys.

Village
is a community located in Paengseong-eup, City, , . It is located on the perimeter of , a United States Army garrison undergoing rapid expansion. is situated 9 km northwest of Kwangju.

Town
is a military town situated in , , South Korea, by the Anseongcheon River. A U.S. military base, , is located there. The town hall is located in Gaeksa-ri. is situated 9 km northwest of Kwangju.

Kwangju

Latitude
36.9122° or 36° 54′ 44″ north
Longitude
127.1279° or 127° 7′ 40″ east
Elevation
21 metres (69 feet)
Open location code
8Q89W46H+V5
Geo­Names ID
6811692
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Satellite Map

Discover Kwangju from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

From Korean to Russian—“Kwangju” goes by many names.
  • Korean: “광주”
  • Russian: “Кванджу”

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

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