Gangseo District, Busan

Gangseo 강서구
Autonomous District
Korean transcription(s)
• Hanja	江西區
• Revised Romanization	Gangseo-gu
• McCune–Reischauer	Kangsŏ-gu
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Country	South Korea
Region	Yeongnam
Provincial level	Busan
Administrative divisions	8 administrative dong
Area
• Total	179.05 km2 (69.13 sq mi)
Population  (2015 May 31[1])
• Total	84,558
• Density	470/km2 (1,200/sq mi)
• Dialect	Gyeongsang
Website	Gangseo District Office

Gangseo District (Korean: 강서구; RR: Gangseo-gu) 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 to 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 District, 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.