Seoul, Seoul
Seoul: This major metropolis is located in the northwestern part of South Korea, bisected by the Han River.
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Quick Facts about Seoul
| Population | 9,806,538 |
| Country | South Korea |
| State | Seoul (South Korea) |
| Twitter username | seoul_gov, seoulmania |
| Area | 605.25 km2 |
| Official name | 서울특별시 |
| Has part | Gangnam District |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.5660,126.9784 |
| Legislative body | Seoul municipal council |
| Altitude | 125 feet / 38 meters |
| Capital city | Seoul is capital of South Korea, United States Army Military Government in Korea, Joseon, Korean Empire, Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea |
| Establishment | January 01, 1394 (632 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC+09:00 |
| Local time | 16:17:51 (19th April 2026) |
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Geography
Seoul is located at 37°33'58"N 126°58'42"E (37.5660000, 126.9784000).
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- Jung District
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- Gwanak District
- Mapo District
- Jongno District
- Dongjak District
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Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 2,444,874 | - | most recent value |
| 1965 | 3,470,880 | 29.56% | most recent value |
| 1970 | 5,536,169 | 37.31% | most recent value |
| 1975 | 6,889,470 | 19.64% | most recent value |
| 1980 | 8,366,756 | 17.66% | most recent value |
| 1985 | 9,645,932 | 13.26% | most recent value |
| 1990 | 10,627,790 | 9.24% | most recent value |
| 1995 | 10,595,943 | -0.3% | most recent value |
| 2000 | 10,373,234 | -2.15% | most recent value |
| 2005 | 10,297,004 | -0.74% | most recent value |
| 2010 | 10,575,447 | 2.63% | most recent value |
| 2015 | 9,904,312 | -6.78% | most recent value |
| 2018 | 9,806,538 | -1% | most recent value |
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