Gwangsan-gu is

one of the 5 autonomous districts and has half the large area of Gwangju.
It is located in the northwest of Gwangju, neighboring Hampyeong county, Jangseonggun county, and Naju city in South Jeolla province.

Gwangsan-gu is the most rapidly growing city with its population reaching almost 0.5 million.
A city of hopefor the prosperity of the future Gwangju.
A metropolitan transportation hub that connects Gwangju and Jeonnam, and Honam and the nation.
A city of diversity where urban and rural spaces, foreigners and locals stay in harmony

Status as of June 2022

Area

222.9 km² (44.5% of Gwangju, 0.22% of Korea)

Administrative Regions

21 dong, 785 tong, and 3,329 ban

Population

414,497 (including 11,799 foreign residents)

Households

170,329 units

Organization Quota

5 bureaus, 1 sub-bureau / 2 Offices, 2 sub-officess / 38 divisions, 1 sub-division, 2 centers / 173 teams / 21 dong

Public Servant Quota

1,299 (District office: 813, Public health centers: 115, District Council: 26, Local (dong) officers: 345)

Budget (2022)

846 billion KRW (General accounting: 839.6 billion KRW, Special accounting: 0.64 billion KRW)