Donghae
동해시 | |
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| Korean transcription(s) | |
| • Hangul | 동해시 |
| • Hanja | 東海市 |
| • Revised Romanization | Donghae-si |
| • McCune–Reischauer | Tonghae-si |
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 Flag | |
 Location in South Korea | |
| Coordinates: 37°31′29″N 129°06′51″E / 37.524771°N 129.114282°E | |
| Country | South Korea |
| Region | Gwandong |
| First official recorded | 102 AD |
| City established | April 1, 1980 |
| Administrative divisions | 10 dong |
| Government | |
| • mayor | Sim Gyu-eon (심규언) |
| Area | |
• Total | 180.01 km2 (69.50 sq mi) |
| Population (September 2024[1]) | |
• Total | 87,724 |
| • Density | 521.61/km2 (1,351.0/sq mi) |
| • Dialect | Gangwon |
| Area code | +82-33 |
| Climate | Cfa |
Donghae (Korean: 동해; Korean pronunciation: [to̞ŋ.ɦɛ̝]) is a city in Gangwon Province, South Korea. There are two major ports: Donghae Harbor and Mukho Harbor. The city is located on the Yeongdong Line railroad and the Donghae Expressway. Numerous caverns are found in the city, as in neighboring Samcheok. Hanzhong University was located here.
- ^ "Population statistics". Korea Ministry of the Interior and Safety. 2024.