Wonju

Wonju
원주시
Korean transcription(s)
 • Hangul원주시
 • Hanja原州市
 • Revised RomanizationWonju-si
 • McCune-ReischauerWŏnju-si
From the left: Gangwon Gamyeong, Wonju City Hall, Korail Class 8000, Yongsomak Catholic Church, Wonju station, Imsil County, Jeongeup
Flag of Wonju
Official logo of Wonju
Location in South Korea
Location in South Korea
Coordinates: 37°20′30″N 127°55′15″E / 37.34167°N 127.92083°E / 37.34167; 127.92083
Country South Korea
RegionGwandong
Administrative divisions1 eup, 8 myeon, 16 dong
Area
 • Total867.30 km2 (334.87 sq mi)
Population
 (2023)
 • Total364,860
 • Density421/km2 (1,090/sq mi)
 • Dialect
Gangwon
Area code+82-33-7xx
ISO 3166 codeKR-42

Wonju[a] (Korean pronunciation: [wʌn.dzu]) is the most populous city in Gangwon Province, South Korea, with a population of 364,860 as of 2023. The city is located approximately 140 kilometres (87 mi) east of Seoul.

  1. ^ EB (1878), p. 390.


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