Gangseo
강서구 | |
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Korean transcription(s) | |
• Hanja | 江西區 |
• Revised Romanization | Gangseo-gu |
• McCune–Reischauer | Kangsŏ-gu |
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.