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Cheonan

Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea · Asia

About Cheonan

Cheonan sits on the route: 25 minutes from Seonghwan, 55km from Hwaseong Fortress.

Cheonan is a city located in Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea. With a population of 658,831, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Cheonan sits in South Korea, where you drive on the right. It's in the Asia/Seoul time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Cheonan to your route.

About Cheonan

Cheonan (Korean: 천안; Korean pronunciation: [tɕʰʌ.nan] ) is the largest and most densely populated city of South Chungcheong Province, South Korea, and the third largest city in the Hoseo region after Daejeon and Cheongju. Cheonan borders Gyeonggi Province (Pyeongtaek and Anseong) in the north, North Chungcheong

Read more Province (Jincheon County and Cheongju) to the east and southeast, Sejong to the south and Asan and Gongju to the west and southwest. Cheonan has been called "the core city of [the] nation" due to its location 83.6 km (51.9 mi) south of the national capital, Seoul, in the northeast corner of South Chungcheong, serving as a transportation hub to the Seoul Capital Area and surrounding regions. Cheonan is connected to various freeways and railways including the National Highways 1 and 21, the Expressways 1-Gyeongbu and 25-Honam, and the city's Korail station serves the Gyeongbu Line and the Janghang Line, with services of the KTX. Cheonan is one of the furthest places from Seoul connected to the Seoul Subway Line 1.

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Where is Cheonan located?

Cheonan is located in Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea, Asia. The coordinates are 36.8065 latitude, 127.1522 longitude.

What is the population of Cheonan?

Cheonan has a population of approximately 658,831 people, making it a city in South Korea.

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Quick Information

Population
658,831
Continent
Asia
Country
South Korea
Region
Chungcheongnam-do
Timezone
Asia/Seoul
Coordinates
36.8065, 127.1522

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in South Korea

Police
112
Ambulance
119
Fire
119
Driving side
right

Tourist helpline (English): 1330.

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Worth the detour from Cheonan

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Everland

South Korea's largest theme park near Seoul featuring five themed zones, a zoo, and world-class roller coasters.

54 km · about 65 min drive

castle

Hwaseong Fortress

A UNESCO-listed late 18th-century fortress surrounding the center of Suwon, blending Eastern and Western architectural styles.

55 km · about 65 min drive

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  • 79 kmLotte World Tower Seoul SkySouth Korea's tallest building at 555 meters with the Seoul Sky observation deck offering sweeping views of the entire metropolitan area.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Cheonan.

Seonghwan

🇰🇷 South Korea

12 km awayPop. 29,239

Asan

🇰🇷 South Korea

13 km awayPop. 97,749

Pyeongtaek

🇰🇷 South Korea

22 km awayPop. 364,694

Anseong

🇰🇷 South Korea

25 km awayPop. 69,255

Chinch'ŏn

🇰🇷 South Korea

27 km awayPop. 60,964

Sejong

🇰🇷 South Korea

27 km awayPop. 394,630

Yesan

🇰🇷 South Korea

31 km awayPop. 39,409

Cheongju-si

🇰🇷 South Korea

35 km awayPop. 852,147

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