Nam District, Busan
Nam
남구 | |
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| Korean transcription(s) | |
| • Hanja | 南區 |
| • Revised Romanization | Nam-gu |
| • McCune-Reischauer | Nam-ku |
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| Country | South Korea |
| Region | Yeongnam |
| Provincial level | Busan |
| Administrative divisions | 19 administrative dong |
| Area | |
• Total | 25.91 km2 (10.00 sq mi) |
| Population ([1]) | |
• Total | 229,563 |
| • Density | 8,900/km2 (23,000/sq mi) |
| • Dialect | Gyeongsang |
| Website | Nam District Office |
Nam District (literally south district) is a gu, or district, in south central Busan, South Korea. Much of Nam-gu sticks out into the Sea of Japan (East Sea), forming a peninsula which separates Suyeong Bay from Busan Harbor. It has an area of 25.91 km².[2] Nam-gu officially became a gu of Busan in 1975. In 1995 part of Nam-gu was divided to form Suyeong-gu.
The Busan International Finance Center is located her in Munhyeon-dong.
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.[3]
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 · Pukyong National University Station to Jigegol Station.
Geography
Nam-gu contains a total of 7 islands, all uninhabited, with a total area of only 0.3 km².[4] 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.
Administrative divisions
Nam-gu is divided into 6 legal dong, which altogether comprise 19 administrative dong, as follows:
- Daeyeon-dong (6 administrative dong)
- Yongho-dong (4 administrative dong)
- Yongdang-dong
- Gamman-dong (2 administrative dong)
- Wuam-dong (2 administrative dong)
- Munhyeon-dong (4 administrative dong)
Education
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.
Universities with graduate schools
- Pusan University of Foreign Studies (PUFS)
- Pukyong National University (PKNU)
- Kyungsung University
- Tongmyong University
Other institutes of higher education
Sister city
See also
Notes
 | This article needs additional citations for verification. (December 2008) |
- ^ Nam-gu office population register, June 30, 2006. Nam-gu website (in korean)
- ^ Nam-gu statistical yearbook 2004, 토지와 기후 (Toji-wa Gihu) (Land and climate), table 3. Electronic version (HWP format)
- ^ Nam-gu statistical yearbook 2004, 인구 (In-gu) (Population). Electronic version (HWP format)
- ^ Nam-gu statistical yearbook 2004, 토지와 기후 (Toji-wa Gihu) (Land and climate), table 1. Electronic version (HWP format)
References
External links
- Nam-gu website Template:En icon
Central Busan travel guide from Wikivoyage
