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Daejeon, Daejeon

South Korea

Regional capital36.3491° N, 127.3849° E

Situated in Daejeon, South Korea, Daejeon is a regional capital. It has a population of 1,470,336.

Population1,470,336
ProvinceDaejeon
Coordinates36.3491° N, 127.3849° E
CountrySouth Korea
Rank in South Korea#5 of 62,752

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Nearest Airports

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Gyeryongdae Emergency Airfield

KR-0331Local

14 km away

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G 532 Airport

RK51Local

23.2 km away

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Jochiwon (G-505) Airfield

RKUCLocal

26 km away

About Daejeon

Geographically, Daejeon is positioned at 36.35° N, 127.38° E, within the Northern Hemisphere. It is administered as part of Daejeon, South Korea.

The population of Daejeon is 1,470,336, placing it at position #5 among 62,752 localities in South Korea.

Cities in Daejeon

Daejeon is located in the Daejeon province of South Korea. Other cities in the region include Sintansin, Songgangdong, Meokchi. Daejeon has 1,470,336 inhabitants, and its nearest airport is KR-0331.

Sintansin15,000Songgangdong10,000MeokchiIchonJukdongDomadongGuamdongGeumdongEumjimalJungtteum

Nearby Cities

20 populated places are found within 25 km of Daejeon.

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Tunsanil-tongNeighborhood
0.6 km
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Tunsani-dongNeighborhood
0.8 km
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T’anbang-dongNeighborhood
0.8 km
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DunsandongNeighborhood
0.9 km
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Kalmai-dongNeighborhood
1 km
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Samch’ŏn-dongNeighborhood
1.4 km
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Yongmun-dongNeighborhood
1.5 km
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Kalmail-tongNeighborhood
1.6 km
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Wŏlp’yŏngsam-dongNeighborhood
1.7 km
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Nae-dongNeighborhood
1.8 km
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Wŏlp’yŏngi-dongNeighborhood
1.8 km
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YejeongCity
1.8 km
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GalmadongNeighborhood
1.8 km
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Kajang-dongNeighborhood
2 km
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WolpyeongdongNeighborhood
2 km
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MadongCity
2 km
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Mannyŏn-dongNeighborhood
2.3 km
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Chungch’on-dongNeighborhood
2.4 km
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Wŏlp’yŏngil-tongNeighborhood
2.4 km
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Pyŏn-dongNeighborhood
2.5 km

Universities in Daejeon

Daejeon is home to 6 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
Asia LIFE University1974——
Daejeon University1979——
Eulji University1981——
Hanbat National University1927——
Information and Communications University1998——
Woosong University1954——
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Largest cities in South Korea

#1 Seoul10,349,312#2 Busan3,343,903#3 Incheon3,039,450#4 Daegu2,365,523#5 Daejeon1,470,336
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Daejeon?

Daejeon has a population of 1,470,336. It ranks #5 in South Korea by population.

What province or state is Daejeon in?

Daejeon is located in Daejeon, South Korea.

Where is Daejeon located?

Daejeon is located at coordinates 36.35° N, 127.38° E in Daejeon, South Korea.

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