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 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Oh Eun-taek(오은택) |
| Area | |
• Total | 26.82 km2 (10.36 sq mi) |
| Population (September 2024[1]) | |
• Total | 255,387 |
| • Density | 9,500/km2 (25,000/sq mi) |
| • Dialect | Gyeongsang |
| Website | Nam District Office |
Nam District (Korean: 남구; RR: Nam-gu; lit. South District) is a gu, or district, in south-central Busan, South Korea. Much of Nam District sticks out into the Sea of Japan, forming a peninsula which separates Suyeong Bay from Busan Harbor. It has an area of 25.91 km2.[1] Nam District officially became a gu of Busan in 1975. In 1995 part of Nam District was divided to form Suyeong District.
The Busan International Finance Center is located here.
- ^ "Population statistics". Korea Ministry of the Interior and Safety. 2024.