Bucheon

Bucheon
부천시
Korean transcription(s)
  Hangul부천시
  Hanja富川市
  Revised RomanizationBucheon-si
  McCune–ReischauerPuch'ŏn-si
City Hall
Coordinates: 37°30′N 126°47′E / 37.500°N 126.783°E / 37.500; 126.783
Country South Korea
RegionGyeonggi Province (Sudogwon)
Administrative divisions10 dong
Government
  MayorCho Yong-ik (Democratic)
Area
  Total
53.44 km2 (20.63 sq mi)
Elevation
16 m (52 ft)
Population
 (September 2024)
  Total
772,450
  Density16,660.78/km2 (43,151.2/sq mi)
  Dialect
Gyeonggi
Postal code
14400-14899
Area code(+82)-32-6xx
Websitewww.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. It is located between Incheon and Seoul.

Bucheon is the second most densely populated city in South Korea after Seoul, and as a result, administrative districts were abolished in July 2016 in favor of providing greater public service in community centers.

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.