Gwangju is the sixth largest city in South Korea. It is in the southwest of Korea and is the center of Honam's economy, culture, education and government.
Gwangju Metropolitican City
광주광역시 光州廣域市 | |
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| Gwangju Metropolitican City | |
| transcription(s) | |
| • Hangul | 광주광역시 |
| • Hanja | 光州廣域市 |
| • Revised Romanization | Gwangju Gwangyeoksi |
| • McCune-Reischauer | Kwangju Kwangyŏksi |
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 Flag | |
 Map of South Korea with Gwangju highlighted | |
| Coordinates: 35°09′34″N 126°51′09″E / 35.15944°N 126.85250°E | |
| Country |  South Korea |
| Region | Honamnam |
| Districts | 5 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 501.24 km2 (193.53 sq mi) |
| Population (2016) | |
| • Total | 1,471,819 |
| • Density | 2,970/km2 (7,700/sq mi) |
| • Dialect | Jeolla |
| Flower | Royal Azalea |
| Bird | Dove |
