Buk District, Busan
Buk District, Busan
북구 | |
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| Korean transcription(s) | |
| • Hanja | 北區 |
| • Revised Romanization | Buk-gu |
| • McCune–Reischauer | Puk-ku |
Hwamyeong High School and surrounding apartments | |
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Location of Buk District in Busan | |
| Country | South Korea |
| Region | Yeongnam |
| Provincial level | Busan |
| Administrative divisions | 13 administrative dong |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Oh Tae-won(오태원) |
| Area | |
• Total | 39.37 km2 (15.20 sq mi) |
| Population (2023) | |
• Total | 275,773 |
| • Density | 7,004.65/km2 (18,142.0/sq mi) |
| • Dialect | Gyeongsang |
| Website | Buk District Office |
Buk District (Korean: 북구; RR: Buk-gu; lit. 'North District') is a gu (district) in north-central Busan, South Korea. The district is 39.37 square kilometers with a population of 275,773 as of 2023. It was established as a gu in 1978.