Categories in Wonju
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Wonju
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 5,711 | — |
| Real estate | 1,647 | — |
| Shopping | 1,580 | — |
| Unreachable | 1,048 | 32 years |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 1,015 | — |
| Cafes | 856 | — |
| Beauty salons | 756 | — |
Wonju Facts
| Area | 21.2 km² |
| Population | 122,323 |
| Male Population | 61,172 (50.0%) |
| Female Population | 61,151 (50.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +67.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +7.9% |
| Median Age | 37.6 years (Male: 36.2, Female: 38.8) |
| Neighborhoods | 단계동, 월송리, 무실동, 반곡동, 판부면 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Korean Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 37.35139, 127.94528 |
| Postal Codes | 26312, 26362, 26365, 26366, 26498, More |
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Wonju Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 73,065 | 109,937 | 113,364 | 121,547 | 122,323 |
| Population Density | 3,448.5 / km² | 5,188.8 / km² | 5,350.5 / km² | 5,736.7 / km² | 5,773.4 / km² |
Wonju Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 7.2% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wonju | +66.4% | +10.6% | +7.2% |
| Gangwon Province (South Korea) | +23.9% | +2.9% | -1% |
| South Korea | +44% | +16.9% | +9% |
Wonju Median Age
Median Age: 37.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wonju | 37.6 yrs | 38.8 yrs | 36.2 yrs |
| Gangwon Province (South Korea) | 40.8 yrs | 42.7 yrs | 39 yrs |
| South Korea | 38 yrs | 39.2 yrs | 36.8 yrs |
Wonju Population Density
Population Density: 5,773 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wonju | 122,323 | 21.2 km² | 5,773 / km² |
| Gangwon Province (South Korea) | 1.5 million | 16,841.7 km² | 86.6 / km² |
| South Korea | 48.8 million | 99,452.9 km² | 491 / km² |
Wonju Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1760 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 Wonju
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Wonju
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Wonju
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Wonju CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wonju | 1,644,916 tn | 13.45 tn | 77,636.2 tons/km² |
| Gangwon Province (South Korea) | 18,847,342 tn | 12.92 tn | 1,119.1 tons/km² |
| South Korea | 595,864,161 tn | 12.2 tn | 5,991.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 1,644,916 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 13.45 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 77,636.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (10) |
* 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/20/07 | 11:56 AM | 4.7 | 54 km | 10,000 m | South Korea | usgs.gov |
| 12/13/96 | 4:10 AM | 4.8 | 76.3 km | 10,000 m | South Korea | usgs.gov |
| 9/15/78 | 5:07 PM | 4.6 | 95.8 km | 33,000 m | South Korea | usgs.gov |
Wonju
Wonju is the most populous city in Gangwon province, South Korea. is a city approximately 140 kilometres (87 mi) east of Seoul and the capital can be reached within 1hr 20 minutes by bus or train. Wonju was the site of three crucial battles during t..
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