Gangseo
강서구
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| • Hanja | 江西區 |
| • Revised Romanization | Gangseo-gu |
| • McCune-Reischauer | Kangsǒ-ku |
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| Country | South Korea |
| Region | Yeongnam |
| Provincial level | Busan |
| Administrative divisions | 8 administrative dong |
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| • Total | 179.05 km2 (69.13 sq mi) |
| Population
(2015 May 31[1])
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| • Total | 84,558 |
| • Density | 470/km2 (1,200/sq mi) |
| • Dialect | Gyeongsang |
| Website | Gangseo District Office |
Gangseo District (literally west of river district) is a gu on the west side of Nakdong RiverinBusan, 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 countyofBusan. 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-gu, 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.
Gangseo-gu is divided into 22 legal dong. They have been grouped together to form only 7 administrative dong, as follows:
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