Gimpo
Gimpo
김포시 | |
|---|---|
| Korean transcription(s) | |
| • Hangul | 김포시 |
| • Hanja | 金浦市 |
| • Revised Romanization | Gimpo-si |
| • McCune–Reischauer | Kimp'o-si |
Location in South Korea | |
| Country | South Korea |
| Region | Gyeonggi Province (Sudogwon) |
| Administrative divisions | 3 eup, 3 myeon, 7 dong |
| Area | |
• Total | 276.6 km2 (106.8 sq mi) |
| Population (September 2024) | |
• Total | 486,258 |
| • Density | 1,546.55/km2 (4,005.5/sq mi) |
| • Dialect | Seoul |
Gimpo (Korean: 김포; Korean pronunciation: [kim.pʰo]) is a city in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. It borders Incheon, with which it shares the South Korean side of the Han River estuary, as well as Seoul and the lesser cities of Paju and Goyang. North Korea is across the Han River. The current mayor is Jeong Hayoung. The city's population of more than 300,000 is made up of more than 71,000 households.
Gimpo International Airport (formerly Kimpo International Airport) used to be located inside the city, but is now part of Seoul. Tertiary educational institutions located in the city include Kimpo College and Joong-ang Seungga University. The city has 27 elementary schools, 12 middle schools, and 8 high schools, including Gimpo Foreign Language High School. Three elementary schools, two middle schools, and two high schools are located in the area of Tongjin.