Waegwan

#308 among destinations in South Korea

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Waegwan is the seat of government for Chilgok County, North Gyeongsang province, South Korea. It consists primarily of the administrative district of Waegwan-eup. It is situated on both sides of the Nakdong River, which is traversed by railroad, automobile and pedestrian bridges. ()

Local name: 왜관읍 Population: 29.7 thous.Area: 20.9 mi²Coordinates: 35°58'60"N, 128°23'60"E

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Gyeongsangbuk-doSouth Korea

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Waegwan – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Waegwan Abbey, Yeongchwisan, Seokjeok.

0.4 miNE
Monastery
Waegwan Abbey
11 min walk • Saint Maurus and Saint Placidus Abbey, Waegwan, Chilgok, North Gyeongsang, South Korea is a Benedictine monastery of the Congregation of Missionary Benedictines of Saint Ottilien.
5.1 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Yeongchwisan
130 min walk • Yeongchwisan is a mountain of Jeollanam-do, southwestern South Korea. It has an elevation of 510 metres.
5.4 miNE
Town
Seokjeok
138 min walk • Seokjeok-eup is a town in South Korea on the Nakdong River. It is part of Chilgok and is situated roughly midway between the cities of Gumi and Waegwan. Many residents work at the small, mostly owner-operated local shops.