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Hwaseong-si

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Updated Monday, October 26, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Hwaseong-si month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Hwaseong-si are typically May, June and October, with average daytime highs around 19–26°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 29°C), January the coldest (average low -6°C), and July the wettest (about 298 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January2.2-5.6217.5
February4.4-3.6308.4
March11.11.5369.1
April16.97.3639.5
May21.712.41119.7
June25.817.81189.7
July29.022.62988.6
August29.323.02539.2
September25.418.11578.2
October18.710.3738.0
November11.42.7567.4
December3.7-4.2327.1

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1949

    In 1949, when Suwon was split from the rest of Suwon County, the remaining area of Suwon County was renamed to Hwaseong County, after Hwaseong Fortress in Suwon.

  2. Documented history · 1989

    On January 1, 1989, the town of Osan was promoted to a city, splitting from Hwaseong County.

  3. Documented history · 2001

    On March 21, 2001, Hwaseong County would also be promoted to the status of city.

  4. County Renaming

    In 1949, the remaining area of Suwon County was renamed Hwaseong County.

  5. Osan Separation

    On January 1, 1989, the town of Osan split from Hwaseong County to become a city.

Current public leadership

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People associated with this place

  • Cha Bum-kun

    Wikidata records Hwaseong-si as this person's place of birth. South Korean association football player.

  • Cho Yong-pil

    Wikidata records Hwaseong-si as this person's place of birth. South Korean singer.

  • Hui-bin Hong

    Joseon concubine

  • Chaeun Lee

    South Korean snowboarder

  • Hong Shin-seon

    South Korean poet

Historical figures

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Local business and employers

  • Korea Pharma (South Korea)

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Hwaseong-si. Company in Seoul, South Korea.

  • Shin-Sung System Co.,Ltd.

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Hwaseong-si. Rail (service) vehicles manufacturer.

  • Jung-a Hydraulic

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Hwaseong-si.

  • KMW INC.

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Hwaseong-si.

  • SEOULIN MEDICARE CO., LTD.

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Hwaseong-si.

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01 · Overview

Hwaseong-si, in brief

Overview of Hwaseong-si

Hwaseong-si is a municipality located in the Gyeonggi-do region of South Korea. Positioned at 37.20682 latitude and 126.8169 longitude within the Asia/Seoul timezone, the city operates using the KRW currency and supports both ko-KR and en languages for its population of 640,890 residents.

The city's demographic makeup consists of 49% male South Korean citizens, 46% female South Korean citizens, and 5% foreign residents. Across 236,241 homes, the average occupancy is 2.8 people per registered place of residence. Cultural and civic life is reflected through various local products and notable figures originating from the area, including the poet Hong Shin-seon, singer Cho Yong-pil, football player Cha Bum-kun, comedian Lee Yong-jin, snowboarder Chaeun Lee, singers Seo Soo-jin and Yoon Jeong-han, and the Joseon concubine Hui-bin Hong. Local companies such as U-JIN Tech Corp. contribute to the regional economy.

Cultural exchange and public engagement are further supported by regional sports teams, including the V-League women's volleyball team Hwaseong IBK Altos and the K League 2 football team Hwaseong FC. Both teams are based at Hwaseong Sports Town, a complex that hosted football and basketball matches during the 2014 Asian Games, while shooting events took place elsewhere within the city. Further cultural dimensions are shaped by the area's history, originating from lands once controlled by the state of Wonyang during the Mahan confederacy, and later named after Suwon's Hwaseong Fortress built by King Jeongjo.

Additional connectivity across the region involves transport networks such as Seoul Subway Line 1 stopping at Byeongjeom Station, the Suin-Bundang Line stopping at Eocheon Station, and the Seohae Expressway running through western Hwaseong alongside the Gyeongbu Expressway in the east. Information regarding Hwaseong, Gyeonggi highlights these diverse administrative and geographical facets.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hwaseong-si

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01 · Q&A

Where is Hwaseong-si located and what are its coordinates?

Hwaseong-si is situated in South Korea at geographic coordinates 37.2068, 126.8169, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Hwaseong-si?

Hwaseong-si has a recorded population of approximately 640,890 and observes the Asia/Seoul time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Hwaseong-si?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Hwaseong-si include KO-KR, English, with KRW used for local transactions.

04 · Q&A

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