Categories in Suwon
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Suwon
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 14,058 |
| Real estate | 6,897 |
| Shopping | 5,655 |
| Unreachable | 3,922 |
| Cafes | 2,910 |
| Beauty salons | 2,268 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 2,215 |
Suwon Facts
| Area | 155.3 km² |
| Population | 1,455,808 |
| Male Population | 729,440 (50.1%) |
| Female Population | 726,368 (49.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +172.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +41.3% |
| Median Age | 35 years (Male: 34.2, Female: 35.7) |
| Area Codes | 31 |
| Neighborhoods | Paldal-gu, Yeongtong-gu, Gwonseon-gu, Jangan-gu, 인계동 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Korean Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 37.29111, 127.00889 |
| Postal Codes | 16211, 16212, 16512, 16651, 16653, More |
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Suwon Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 534,368 | 833,351 | 1,030,625 | 1,421,261 | 1,455,808 |
| Population Density | 3,440.6 / km² | 5,365.6 / km² | 6,635.8 / km² | 9,151 / km² | 9,373.4 / km² |
Suwon Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 37.9% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suwon | +166% | +70.5% | +37.9% |
| Gyeonggi Province | +175.4% | +80.3% | +43.3% |
| South Korea | +44% | +16.9% | +9% |
Suwon Median Age
Median Age: 35 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suwon | 35 yrs | 35.7 yrs | 34.2 yrs |
| Gyeonggi Province | 36.5 yrs | 37.2 yrs | 35.8 yrs |
| South Korea | 38 yrs | 39.2 yrs | 36.8 yrs |
Suwon Population Density
Population Density: 9,373 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suwon | 1.5 million | 155.3 km² | 9,373 / km² |
| Gyeonggi Province | 12.8 million | 10,076.9 km² | 1,275 / km² |
| South Korea | 48.8 million | 99,452.9 km² | 491 / km² |
Suwon Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1790 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Suwon
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Suwon
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Suwon
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Suwon CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suwon | 20,685,426 tn | 14.21 tn | 133,185.8 tons/km² |
| Gyeonggi Province | 161,879,219 tn | 12.6 tn | 16,064.4 tons/km² |
| South Korea | 595,864,161 tn | 12.2 tn | 5,991.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 20,685,426 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 14.21 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 133,185.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
| Flood | High (10) |
| Cyclone | High (8) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - The World Bank, and United Nations Environment Programme Global Resource Information Database Geneva - UNEP/GRID-Geneva. 2005. Global Cyclone Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4CZ353K.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/24/85 | 9:40 PM | 4 | 38.9 km | 33,000 m | South Korea | usgs.gov |
Suwon
Suwon (Hangul: 수원, Hanja: 水原, Korean pronunciation: [sʰuwʌn]) is the capital and largest metropolis of Gyeonggi-do, South Korea's most populous province which surrounds Seoul, the national capital. Suwon lies about 30 km (19 mi) south of Seoul. It is..
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