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Revision as of 01:44, 26 February 2013
Gangseo District
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| Korean transcription(s) | |
| • Hanja | 江西區 |
| • Revised Romanization | Gangseo-gu |
| • McCune-Reischauer | Kangsǒ-ku |
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| Country | South Korea |
| Region | Yeongnam |
| Provincal-level | Busan |
| Administrative divisions | 7 administrative dong |
| Area | |
• Total | 179.05 km2 (69.13 sq mi) |
| Population (2011[1]) | |
• Total | 66,295 |
| • Density | 370.3/km2 (959/sq mi) |
| • Dialect | Gyeongsang |
| Website | Gangseo District Office |
Gangseo District (literally west of river district) is a gu on the west side of Nakdong River in Busan, South Korea. It has an area of 179.05 km², and a population of about 66,000; it has a lower population density than Gijang county of Busan. Gangseo-gu was part of Buk-gu from its creation in 1978, up until 1989 when it became an independent gu.
Gangseo-gu is the westernmost gu in Busan and it shares a common borders with Gimhae on its north-west side and Jinhae-gu, Changwon on its south-west side.
Gangseo-gu is the birthplace of the Gaya civilization.
Gimhae International Airport, Heungguk Temple, Myeongwol Temple, as well as the Eulsukdo bird sanctuary are located in Gangseo-gu.
Administrative divisions
Gangseo-gu is divided into 22 legal dong. They have been grouped together to from only 7 administrative dong, as follows:
- Daejeo 1-dong
- Daejeo 2-dong
- Gangdong-dong
- Myeongji-dong
- Garak-dong (4 legal dong)
- Jukrim-dong, Bongnim-dong, Sikman-dong, Jukdong-dong
- Noksan-dong (9 legal dong)
- Songjeong-dong, Hwajeon-dong, Noksan-dong, Saenggok-dong, Gurang-dong, Jisa-dong, Mieum-dong, Sinho-dong
- Cheonga-dong (5 legal dong)
- Dongseon-dong, Seongbuk-dong, Nulcha-dong, Cheonseong-dong, Daehang-dong
See also
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