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Biosphere Reserve Information
Republic of Korea
Gochang
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Covering 67 000 hectares, Gochang is located in the south-west region of the country and is composed of forest, coastal and freshwater ecosystems. The tidal flats are major stopover sites for migratory birds, especially longbill and plover.
Administrative Authorities
Gochang county
Contact
Contact Address
Telephone
Gochang-gun, 245, Jungangno, Gochang-eup, Gochang-gun, Chonbuk (585-700), Republic of Korea
(+82) 63 564 2121
Fax
(+82) 63 564 9977
Website
Location
Latitude
35°18'00''N - 35°34'00''N
Longitude
126°26'00''E - 126°46'00''E
Area (hectares)
Surface Area
67,152
Core Area
9,128
Buffer Area
26,554
Transition Area
31,470
Map
Last updated: 2013
Designated year:
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