Formerly a part of Gwangju County, it was designated a city in 1989.

The ancient Baekje capital of Hanam Wiryeseong may have been located there.

Lying immediately east of Seoul, Hanam is also bordered by Namyangju, Gwangju, and Seongnam.

Hanam is divided as follows: Hanam has a humid continental climate (Köppen: Dwa), but can be considered a borderline humid subtropical climate (Köppen: Cwa) using the −3 °C (27 °F) isotherm.

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