Geoje

Geoje
거제시
Korean transcription(s)
 • Hangul거제시
 • Hanja巨濟市
 • Revised RomanizationGeoje-si
 • McCune–ReischauerKŏje-si
View overlooking Okpodong and harbor in Geoje
View overlooking Okpodong and harbor in Geoje
Flag of Geoje
Official logo of Geoje
Nickname: 
Blue City Geoje
Location in South Korea
Location in South Korea
Country South Korea
RegionYeongnam
Administrative divisions9 myeon, 10 dong
Government
 • MayorGwang Yong Byeon (변광용)Democratic Party
Area
 • Total
402.3 km2 (155.3 sq mi)
Population
 (September 2024[1])
 • Total
232,921
 • Density547/km2 (1,420/sq mi)
 • Dialect
Gyeongsang
DemonymGeojeite
WebsiteGeoje City Website

Geoje (Korean거제; Korean pronunciation: [kʌ̹.dʑe̞]) is a city located in South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. It is located near Busan. Hanwha Ocean in Okpo and Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) in Gohyeon are both located on Geoje Island. The city also offers a wide range of tourist sights. The city is made up of a number of islands, of which by far the largest is Geoje Island. There are multiple dong in the city: Jangpyeongdong, Okpo-dong and Gohyeon.

  1. ^ "Population statistics". Korea Ministry of the Interior and Safety. 2024.

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