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Daejeon

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Daejeon is South Korea's fifth-largest metropolis, with a population of nearly 1.5 million. Located in a central lowland valley between the Sobaek Mountains and the Geum River, it is known both as a technology and research center, and for its close relationship with the natural environment. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

Facts
Population
1,441,203 1
Area (sq km)
539.85 1
Population Estimate Year
2026 1
Latitude
36.35 degrees north 1
Longitude
127.385 degrees east 1
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South Korea, Countries
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    Daejeon is South Korea's fifth-largest metropolis, with a population of nearly 1.5 million. Located in a central lowland valley between the Sobaek Mountains and the Geum River, the city is known both as a technology and research center, and for its close relationship with the natural environment.
  • Infobox, Population figure
    1,441,203
  • Infobox, Population year
    Population (February 2026)
  • Infobox, Area
    539.85 km2
  • Infobox, coordinates (latitude)
    36.350
  • Infobox, coordinates (longitude)
    127.385
  • Associated With: South Korea, Infobox, Country
    South Korea
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