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Ansan, Metropolitan city in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea

Situated southwest of Seoul, Ansan extends across two main districts, Danwon-gu and Sangnok-gu, with an elevation of 139 meters above sea level.

The city underwent a transformation from a traditional fishing settlement to its official establishment as a modern urban center in 1986.

Ansan maintains the largest foreign population in South Korea, with a designated multicultural area in Wongokbon-dong featuring residents from numerous nationalities.

The city connects to Seoul through Line 4 of the subway system, providing efficient transportation for over half a million residents in the metropolitan area.

The Korea Transportation Safety Authority established its headquarters in Ansan in 2002, contributing to the city's national administrative significance.

Location: Gyeonggi Province

Inception: 1986

Elevation above the sea: 139 m

Website: https://ansan.go.kr/www/main/main.do

GPS coordinates: 37.32361,126.82194

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:34

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