Jinhae-gu
진해구 | |
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Korean transcription(s) | |
• Hangul | 진해구 |
• Hanja | 鎭海區 |
• Revised Romanization | Jinhae-gu |
• McCune-Reischauer | Chinhae-gu |
Coordinates: 35°09′N 128°40′E / 35.150°N 128.667°E | |
Country | South Korea |
Region | Yeongnam |
Province | South Gyeongsang |
City | Changwon |
Administrative divisions | 15 dong |
Area | |
• Total | 120.19 km2 (46.41 sq mi) |
Population (2010) | |
• Total | 172,000 |
• Density | 1,431.07/km2 (3,706.5/sq mi) |
• Dialect | Gyeongsang |
Jinhae-gu (Korean: 진해구; Hanja: 鎭海區) is a district in Changwon City, South Korea. This region is served by the Korean National Railroad, and is famous for its annual cherry blossom festival every spring.
The city front is on a sheltered, island-studded bay, and is almost completely surrounded by mountains covered with pine trees.
The emblem of Jinhae contains a cherry blossom.