Wonju
Wonju
원주시 | |
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| Korean transcription(s) | |
| • Hangul | 원주시 |
| • Hanja | 原州市 |
| • Revised Romanization | Wonju-si |
| • McCune–Reischauer | Wŏnju-si |
From the left: Gangwon Gamyeong, Wonju City Hall, Korail Class 8000, Yongsomak Catholic Church, Wonju station | |
Location in South Korea | |
| Coordinates: 37°20′30″N 127°55′15″E / 37.34167°N 127.92083°E | |
| Country | South Korea |
| Region | Gwandong |
| Administrative divisions | 1 eup, 8 myeon, 16 dong |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Won Gang-su (원강수) |
| Area | |
• Total | 867.30 km2 (334.87 sq mi) |
| Population (September 2024) | |
• Total | 362,017 |
| • Density | 421/km2 (1,090/sq mi) |
| • Dialect | Gangwon |
| Area code | +82-33-7xx |
| ISO 3166 code | KR-42 |
Wonju (Korean: 원주; Korean pronunciation: [wʌn.dʑu]) is the most populous city in Gangwon Province, South Korea, with a population of 364,860 as of 2023. The city is located approximately 140 kilometres (87 mi) east of Seoul.