Yeongdo
영도구 | |
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| Korean transcription(s) | |
| • Hanja | 影島區 |
| • Revised Romanization | Yeongdo-gu |
| • McCune–Reischauer | Yŏngdo-gu |
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| Country | South Korea |
| Region | Yeongnam |
| Provincial level | Busan |
| Administrative divisions | 11 administrative dong |
| Area | |
• Total | 14.2 km2 (5.5 sq mi) |
| Population (September 2024[1]) | |
• Total | 104,661 |
| • Density | 7,400/km2 (19,000/sq mi) |
| • Dialect | Gyeongsang |
| Website | Yeongdo District Office |
Yeongdo District (Korean: 영도구; RR: Yeongdo-gu) is a gu (district) in Busan, South Korea. The gu itself is limited to Yeong-do (Yeong Island) located on the south edge of central Busan. It attained the status of gu in 1957.[citation needed]
The Korea Maritime and Ocean University and the National Maritime Museum of Korea are located in Yeongdo District.
- ^ "Population statistics". Korea Ministry of the Interior and Safety. 2024.