Hwagang
Hwagang-sudosi
화강수도시 | |
|---|---|
Autonomous Capital City | |
 The National Assembly and the National Canal Zone in the foreground with West Hwagang skyscrapers in the background | |
 Flag | |
| Nickname(s): The Square, Canal City | |
| Administrative District (Province) | Hwagang Capital Zone (autonomous) |
| Founded | 1972 |
| Founded by | Henri Lagarde |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Shin Yu-geon (Free Democrats) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3,100 km2 (1,210 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,119 m (3,671 ft) |
| Population (2015) | |
| • Total | 2,105,678 |
| • Density | 670/km2 (1,700/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (CHT) |
| Website | hwagang.hn |
Hwagang is a planned city that has served as the capital of Haesan since its construction in 1972. It is home to all three branches of Haesan's government, hosting the National Assembly, the Dalseongjeon (달성전, lit. Moon Sanctuary) the Presidential Residence of Haesan, Haesan's High Court, and the Prime Minister's residence at 7 Court Street. The city lies at an elevation of 1,119 m amongst the Maehwa Mountains and straddles the National Canal Zone, connecting the Hwa and Eun Rivers to the south with the Marchal river to the north. The city's main focus is politics and government, but other large service industries such as tech and consulting have taken root in the city, largely in support of governmental agencies, especially in economics, trade, and defence.