National Park · South Korea
Wolchulsan National Park
Wolchulsan National Park is a national park in South Korea, covering 13,892 acres (5,622 ha), established in 1988.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Park |
|---|---|
| Location | South Korea |
| Area | 13,892 acres (5,622 ha) |
| Established | 1988 |
| Coordinates | 34.7440° N, 126.6750° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Wolchulsan National Park
Wolchulsan National Park (Korean: 월출산국립공원; Hanja: 月出山國立公園) lies in Jeonnam-Gwangju, South Korea. Designated as a national park in 1988, Wolchulsan National Park is South Korea's smallest at only 56.6 km2 (21.9 sq mi). The park takes its name from Wolchulsan, or Mt. Wolchul in Gangjin and Yeongam counties. The highest peak in the park is Cheong-hwang-bong, with an elevation of 809 m (2,654 ft). Also contained in the park are 3 national treasures and a number of local cultural properties. Mt.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Airports near this park
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- Muan International Airport (MWX) · Muan (Piseo-ri), South Korea · 23.8 miles away
- Jeju International Airport (CJU) · Jeju City, South Korea · 85.8 miles away
- Gimhae International Airport (PUS) · Busan, South Korea · 131.6 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Wolchulsan National Park?
Wolchulsan National Park is in South Korea (34.7440° N, 126.6750° E).
When was Wolchulsan National Park established?
Wolchulsan National Park was established in 1988, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Wolchulsan National Park?
Wolchulsan National Park covers 13,892 acres (5,622 ha).
Sources
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q706301 — Wikidata (CC0) — name, country, coordinates, area, established year, highest point where stated.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wolchulsan_National_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).