Bulguk-dong
Bulguk-dong | |
|---|---|
| Korean transcription(s) | |
| • Hangul | 불국동 |
| • Hanja | 佛國 |
| • Revised Romanization | Bulguk-dong |
| • McCune–Reischauer | Pulkuk-tong |
Bulguksa temple in Bulguk-dong | |
| Country | South Korea |
| Region | Gyeongju |
| Government | |
| • Type | Gyeongju City |
| Area | |
• Total | 37.34 km2 (14.42 sq mi) |
| Population (2008) | |
• Total | 8,893 |
| • Density | 238.2/km2 (616.8/sq mi) |
| Dialect | Gyeongsang dialect |
Bulguk-dong is an administrative dong (neighborhood) in the administrative subdivisions of the Gyeongju, South Korea. It consists of seven legal dong including Gujeong-dong, Sirae-dong, Si-dong, Joyang-dong, Jinhyeon-dong, Ma-dong and Ha-dong.
It is bordered by Tohamsan on the east, Dodong-dong on the west, Oedong-eup on the south and Bodeok-dong on the north. Its 37.34 square kilometers are home to about 8,893 people. Bulguksa temple and Seokguram grotto are situated in the district.