Suyeong
수영구 | |
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Korean transcription(s) | |
• Hanja | 水營區 |
• Revised Romanization | Suyeong-gu |
• McCune–Reischauer | Suyŏng-gu |
Country | South Korea |
Region | Yeongnam |
Provincial level | Busan |
Administrative divisions | 10 administrative dong |
Government | |
• Mayor | Kang Sung-tae(강성태) |
Area | |
• Total | 10.21 km2 (3.94 sq mi) |
Population (2024) | |
• Total | 172,329[1] |
• Dialect | Gyeongsang |
Website | Suyeong District Office |
Suyeong District (Korean: 수영구; RR: Suyeong-gu) is a district (gu) in central Busan, South Korea. It has a population density of about 17,768 inhabitants per square kilometer (46,020/sq mi).
Suyeong District was created in 1995 following its separation from Nam District. It is border in the North-East by the Suyeonggang River. The name 'Suyeong' came from 'Gyeongsang JwaSuyeong', means navy command of Gyeongsang left area (stand at Seoul and see south, this area is left side).[2] The line 2 of Busan Subway runs through Suyeong District with 5 stations, from Millak to Namcheon. The southern terminal of line 3 is Suyeong station, making Suyeong an important location for subway transportation/transfers.