Nam
남구
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|---|---|
| Korean transcription(s) | |
| • Hanja | 南區 |
| • Revised Romanization | Nam-gu |
| • McCune-Reischauer | Nam-gu |
Flag 
Emblem for Nam District | |
Location in Ulsan
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| Country | South Korea |
| Region | Yeongnam |
| Provincial level | Ulsan |
| Administrative divisions | 14 administrative dong |
| Area | |
| • Total | 72.06 km2 (27.82 sq mi) |
| Population
(2012)
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| • Total | 351,466 |
| • Density | 4,900/km2 (13,000/sq mi) |
| • Dialect | Gyeongsang |
| Website | Nam District Office (in Korean) |
Nam District (Nam-gu) is a districtofUlsan, South Korea. Its name literally means "South Ward".[1]
Nam District was established on July 15, 1985. On January 1, 1995, Ulsan City Nam-gu was consolidated after the merging of Ulsan City and Ulsan County. On July 15, 1997, Ulsan Metropolitan City Namgu was established after Ulsan was elevated to Metropolitan status.[1]
Nam district is further divided into neighbourhoods.[1] These neighbourhoods include:
Nam-gu's symbols include: the camellia, depicts harmony between the four seasons and symbolizes the vibrance and enthusiasm of Nam-gu residents; the dove represents peace and prosperity and symbolizes the desire of Nam-gu residents to work together to build a better community; the gingko tree, a tree that is resistant to disease and pollution, represents the will to grow strong and optimally and symbolizes the permanent prosperity of Nam-gu residents.
Until 2013, Nam-gu's mascot was Tabi: a 7-year-old boy, who symbolizes the vision of a strong, healthy, and beautiful Nam-gu.[1] The current mascot that is used since 2014 is Jangseng-i, symbolizes Korean gray whale motivated from Jangsaengpo Whale Special District.
The Ulsan expressway runs west from Nam District and connects with Eonyang in central Ulju County. The Busan–Ulsan Expressway runs south through Ulju County to Haeundae DistrictinBusan.
List of districts in South Korea
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