Suyeong | |
Native Name Lang: | ko |
Settlement Type: | Autonomous District |
Translit Lang1: | Korean |
Translit Lang1 Type1: | Hanja |
Translit Lang1 Info1: | 水營區 |
Translit Lang1 Info2: | Suyeong-gu |
Translit Lang1 Info3: | Suyŏng-gu |
Image Blank Emblem: | Flag of Suyeong, Busan.svg |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | South Korea |
Subdivision Type1: | Region |
Subdivision Name1: | Yeongnam |
Subdivision Type2: | Provincial level |
Subdivision Name2: | Busan |
Leader Title: | Mayor |
Leader Name: | Kang Sung-tae(강성태) |
Subdivision Type3: | Administrative divisions |
Subdivision Name3: | 10 administrative dong |
Area Total Km2: | 10.21 |
Population As Of: | 2024 |
Population Total: | 172,329[1] |
Population Density Km2: | auto |
Population Blank1 Title: | Dialect |
Population Blank1: | Gyeongsang |
Suyeong District is a district (gu) in central Busan, South Korea. It has a population density of about 17768PD/km2.
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.
Suyeong District is divided into five legal dong, which altogether comprise ten administrative dong, as follows:
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