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{{Infobox settlement
{{Infobox settlement
| name = {{raise|0.1em|Nam District}}
| name = Nam
| native_name = {{lower|0.1em|{{nobold|남구}}}}
| native_name = {{nobold|남구}}
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| settlement_type = [[List of districts in South Korea|Autonomous District]]
| settlement_type = [[List of districts in South Korea|Autonomous District]]
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| subdivision_name = [[South Korea]]
| subdivision_type1 = [[Regions of Korea|Region]]
| subdivision_type1 = [[Regions of Korea|Region]]
| subdivision_name1 = [[Yeongnam]]
| subdivision_name1 = [[Yeongnam]]
| subdivision_type2 = [[Provinces of South Korea|Provincial level]]
| subdivision_type2 = [[Provinces of South Korea|Provincial level]]
| subdivision_name2 = [[Busan]]
| subdivision_name2 = [[Busan]]
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| subdivision_type3 = [[Administrative divisions of South Korea|Administrative divisions]]
| subdivision_name3 = 19 administrative ''dong''
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| leader_title = Mayor
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| leader_name = Oh Eun-taek(오은택)
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| area_total_km2 = 25.91
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| population_as_of = <ref>[http://www.namgu.go.kr/]</ref>
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| population_blank1 = [[Gyeongsang dialect|Gyeongsang]]
| website = {{url|http://www.nam.busan.kr/|Nam District Office}}
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{{contains Korean text}}
'''Nam District''' (literally ''south district'') is a ''[[Subdivisions of South Korea|gu]]'', or district, in south central [[Busan]], [[South Korea]]. Much of Nam-gu sticks out into the [[Sea of Japan]] ([[Sea of Japan naming dispute|East Sea]]), forming a peninsula which separates [[Suyeong Bay]] from [[Busan Harbor]]. It has an area of 25.91&nbsp;km².{{ref|area1}} Nam-gu officially became a ''gu'' of [[Busan]] in 1975. In 1995 part of Nam-gu was divided to form [[Suyeong-gu]].
'''Nam District''' ({{Korean|hangul=남구|rr=Nam-gu|lit=South District}}) is a ''[[Subdivisions of South Korea|gu]]'', or district, in south-central [[Busan]], South Korea. Much of Nam District sticks out into the [[Sea of Japan]], forming a peninsula which separates [[Suyeong Bay]] from [[Busan Harbor]]. It has an area of 25.91&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>.{{ref|area1}} Nam District officially became a ''gu'' of [[Busan]] in 1975. In 1995 part of Nam District was divided to form [[Suyeong District]].

The [[Busan International Finance Center]] is located here.


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
Nam-gu is home to some 300,000 people, for a population density exceeding 11,000 per square kilometer. Less than 1,000 of its inhabitants are non-Korean.{{ref|pop2}}
Nam District is home to some 300,000 people, for a population density exceeding 11,000 per square kilometer. Less than 1,000 of its inhabitants are non-Korean.{{ref|pop2}}


==Busan Subway==
==Busan Subway==
The [[Busan Subway]] (line 2) passes through Nam-gu, where an interchange connects it to the highway leading to the [[Gwangan Bridge]]. Four subway stations along [[Busan Subway]] (line 2) are located Nam-gu, going from ''[[Kyungsung University]]'' '''·'''
The [[Busan Subway]] (line 2) passes through Nam District, where an interchange connects it to the highway leading to the [[Gwangan Bridge]]. Six subway stations along [[Busan Subway]] (line 2) are located in Nam District, going from ''[[Kyungsung University]]'' '''·'''
''[[Pukyong National University]]'' Station to ''[[Jigegol]]'' Station.
''[[Pukyong National University]]'' Station to ''[[Busan International Finance Center]]'' Station.


==Geography==
==Geography==
Nam-gu contains a total of 7 islands, all uninhabited, with a total area of only 0.3&nbsp;km².{{ref|islands1}} Among these are the [[Oryukdo]] islets which mark the entrance to [[Busan Harbor]]. The highest point of Nam-gu lies inland: the peak of [[Hwangnyeongsan]], at 427 meters above sea level. Hwangnyeong-san also marks the point where Nam-gu's borders meet those of [[Yeonje-gu]] and [[Busanjin-gu]].
Nam District contains a total of 7 islands, all uninhabited, with a total area of only 0.3&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>.{{ref|islands1}} Among these are the [[Oryukdo]] islets which mark the entrance to [[Busan Harbor]]. The highest point of Nam District lies inland: the peak of {{ill|Hwangnyeongsan|ko|황령산}}, at 427 meters above sea level. Hwangnyeong-san also marks the point where Nam District's borders meet those of [[Yeonje District]] and [[Busanjin District]].


==Administrative divisions==
==Administrative divisions==
[[File:02-07-nam-en.svg|400px|thumb|Administrative divisions]]
[[File:02-07-nam-en.svg|400px|thumb|Administrative divisions]]
Nam-gu is divided into 6 legal ''dong'', which altogether comprise 19 administrative ''dong'', as follows:
Nam District is divided into 6 legal ''dong'', which altogether comprise 17 administrative ''dong'', as follows:


*[[Daeyeon-dong]] (6 administrative ''dong'')
*[[Daeyeon-dong]] (5 administrative ''dong'')
*[[Yongho-dong (Busan)|Yongho-dong]] (4 administrative ''dong'')
*[[Yongho-dong (Busan)|Yongho-dong]] (4 administrative ''dong'')
*[[Yongdang-dong]]
*[[Yongdang-dong]]
*[[Gamman-dong]] (2 administrative ''dong'')
*[[Gamman-dong]] (2 administrative ''dong'')
*[[Wuam-dong]] (2 administrative ''dong'')
*[[Uam-dong]]
*[[Munhyeon-dong]] (4 administrative ''dong'')
*[[Munhyeon-dong]] (4 administrative ''dong'')


==Education==
==Education==
[[File:UN Memorial Cemetery.JPG|thumb|right|300px|[[UN Memorial Cemetery]] which is in the Nam District]]
[[File:UN Memorial Cemetery.JPG|thumb|right|300px|[[UN Memorial Cemetery]] which is in the Nam District]]
A number of institutions of [[higher education]], including 6 universities, are located in Nam-gu. It includes [[Pusan University of Foreign Studies]], [[Kyungsung University]], [[Tongmyong University]], and [[Pukyong National University]]. It is also home to the [[United Nations Memorial Cemetery]].
A number of institutions of [[higher education]], including 6 universities, are located in Nam District. It includes [[Pusan University of Foreign Studies]], [[Kyungsung University]], [[Tongmyong University]], and [[Pukyong National University]].


===Universities with graduate schools===
===Universities with graduate schools===
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*[[Busan Arts College]]
*[[Busan Arts College]]
*[[Korea Institute of Maritime and Fisheries Technology]]
*[[Korea Institute of Maritime and Fisheries Technology]]

===Secondary schools===
*[[Daeyeon High School]]
*[[Dongcheon High School]]

==Other features==
The district is home to the [[United Nations Memorial Cemetery]], which contains graves of [[United Nations Command]] soldiers of the [[Korean War]].

The district also hosts [[Busan Naval Base]].


==Sister city==
==Sister city==
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==See also==
==See also==

{{Portal|Korea}}
*[[Geography of South Korea]]
*[[Geography of South Korea]]
*[[Subdivisions of South Korea]]
*[[Subdivisions of South Korea]]


==Notes==
==Notes==
{{Refimprove|date=December 2008}}
{{More citations needed|date=December 2008}}
#{{note|pop1}} ''Nam-gu office population register, June 30, 2006''. [http://www.bsnamgu.go.kr/intro/we_intro/intro_we_people.htm?tn=intro_we_people_tmpA&page=1&mode=VIEW&id=622 Nam-gu website (in korean)]
#{{note|pop1}} ''Nam District office population register, June 30, 2006''. [http://www.bsnamgu.go.kr/intro/we_intro/intro_we_people.htm?tn=intro_we_people_tmpA&page=1&mode=VIEW&id=622 Nam District website (in Korean)]{{Dead link|date=August 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
#{{note|area1}} ''Nam-gu statistical yearbook 2004'', 토지와 기후 (Toji-wa Gihu) (Land and climate), table 3. [http://nam.busan.kr/data/annual/2004/tong2.hwp Electronic version (HWP format)]
#{{note|area1}} ''Nam District statistical yearbook 2004'', 토지와 기후 (Toji-wa Gihu) (Land and climate), table 3. [http://nam.busan.kr/data/annual/2004/tong2.hwp Electronic version (HWP format)]{{Dead link|date=August 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
#{{note|pop2}} ''Nam-gu statistical yearbook 2004'', 인구 (In-gu) (Population). [http://nam.busan.kr/data/annual/2004/tong3.hwp Electronic version (HWP format)]
#{{note|pop2}} ''Nam District statistical yearbook 2004'', 인구 (In-gu) (Population). [http://nam.busan.kr/data/annual/2004/tong3.hwp Electronic version (HWP format)]{{Dead link|date=August 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
#{{note|islands1}} ''Nam-gu statistical yearbook 2004'', 토지와 기후 (Toji-wa Gihu) (Land and climate), table 1. [http://nam.busan.kr/data/annual/2004/tong2.hwp Electronic version (HWP format)]
#{{note|islands1}} ''Nam District statistical yearbook 2004'', 토지와 기후 (Toji-wa Gihu) (Land and climate), table 1. [http://nam.busan.kr/data/annual/2004/tong2.hwp Electronic version (HWP format)]{{Dead link|date=August 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}


==References==
==References==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
{{Commons category|Nam-gu, Busan}}
{{Commons category|Nam-gu, Busan}}
* [http://www.bsnamgu.go.kr/english/main.htm Nam-gu website] {{en icon}}
* [http://www.bsnamgu.go.kr/index.namgu?menuCd=DOM_000000108000000000 Nam District website] {{in lang|en}}
* {{Wikivoyage-inline|Central Busan}}
* {{Wikivoyage inline|Central Busan}}


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{{Busan}}
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Latest revision as of 02:22, 21 November 2024

Nam
남구
Autonomous District
Korean transcription(s)
 • Hanja南區
 • Revised RomanizationNam-gu
 • McCune–ReischauerNam-ku
Flag of Nam
Flag
CountrySouth Korea
RegionYeongnam
Provincial levelBusan
Administrative divisions19 administrative dong
Government
 • Mayor Oh Eun-taek(오은택)
Area
 • Total
26.82 km2 (10.36 sq mi)
Population
 (September 2024[1])
 • Total
255,387
 • Density9,500/km2 (25,000/sq mi)
 • Dialect
Gyeongsang
WebsiteNam District Office

Nam District (Korean: 남구; RR: Nam-gu; lit. South District) is a gu, or district, in south-central Busan, South Korea. Much of Nam District sticks out into the Sea of Japan, forming a peninsula which separates Suyeong Bay from Busan Harbor. It has an area of 25.91 km2.[1] Nam District officially became a gu of Busan in 1975. In 1995 part of Nam District was divided to form Suyeong District.

The Busan International Finance Center is located here.

Demographics

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Nam District is home to some 300,000 people, for a population density exceeding 11,000 per square kilometer. Less than 1,000 of its inhabitants are non-Korean.[2]

Busan Subway

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The Busan Subway (line 2) passes through Nam District, where an interchange connects it to the highway leading to the Gwangan Bridge. Six subway stations along Busan Subway (line 2) are located in Nam District, going from Kyungsung University · Pukyong National University Station to Busan International Finance Center Station.

Geography

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Nam District contains a total of 7 islands, all uninhabited, with a total area of only 0.3 km2.[3] Among these are the Oryukdo islets which mark the entrance to Busan Harbor. The highest point of Nam District lies inland: the peak of Hwangnyeongsan [ko], at 427 meters above sea level. Hwangnyeong-san also marks the point where Nam District's borders meet those of Yeonje District and Busanjin District.

Administrative divisions

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Administrative divisions

Nam District is divided into 6 legal dong, which altogether comprise 17 administrative dong, as follows:

Education

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UN Memorial Cemetery which is in the Nam District

A number of institutions of higher education, including 6 universities, are located in Nam District. It includes Pusan University of Foreign Studies, Kyungsung University, Tongmyong University, and Pukyong National University.

Universities with graduate schools

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Other institutes of higher education

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Secondary schools

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Other features

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The district is home to the United Nations Memorial Cemetery, which contains graves of United Nations Command soldiers of the Korean War.

The district also hosts Busan Naval Base.

Sister city

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See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ Nam District office population register, June 30, 2006. Nam District website (in Korean)[permanent dead link‍]
  2. ^ Nam District statistical yearbook 2004, 토지와 기후 (Toji-wa Gihu) (Land and climate), table 3. Electronic version (HWP format)[permanent dead link‍]
  3. ^ Nam District statistical yearbook 2004, 인구 (In-gu) (Population). Electronic version (HWP format)[permanent dead link‍]
  4. ^ Nam District statistical yearbook 2004, 토지와 기후 (Toji-wa Gihu) (Land and climate), table 1. Electronic version (HWP format)[permanent dead link‍]

References

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  1. ^ "Population statistics". Korea Ministry of the Interior and Safety. 2024.
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