Incheon

Name: Incheon
Address: East Asia, South Korea

East Asia, South Korea

South Korea

People from Incheon are called:

Male/General:

Incheoner

Pronunciation:

/ɪnˈtʃʌn/

Quick Facts

Population:: 2,954,642 (2024 est.)
Country:: South Korea
Region:: East Asia

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Etymology & Origin

From Korean, meaning 'kind river'. The demonym is 'Incheoner'.

About Incheon

Third-largest city in South Korea, part of Seoul Capital Area.
Home to Incheon International Airport, one of the world's busiest.
Major port city and free economic zone.
Known for Chinatown and Songdo International Business District.
Historic significance as gateway to Seoul.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Seoul

40 km east

People are called:

Seoulite

Busan

325 km southeast

People are called:

Busanian

Beijing

950 km west

People are called:

Beijinger

Quick Facts

Population:: 2,954,642 (2024 est.)
Country:: South Korea
Region:: East Asia

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