Suyeong District
Suyeong
수영구 | |
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| Korean transcription(s) | |
| • Hanja | 水營區 |
| • Revised Romanization | Suyeong-gu |
| • McCune–Reischauer | Suyŏng-gu |
Gwangalli Beach in Gwangan-dong | |
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| Country | South Korea |
| Region | Yeongnam |
| Provincial level | Busan |
| Administrative divisions | 10 administrative dong |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Kang Seong-tae (강성태) |
| Area | |
• Total | 10.21 km2 (3.94 sq mi) |
| Population (2024) | |
• Total | 172,329 |
| • Density | 16,880/km2 (43,710/sq mi) |
| • Dialect | Gyeongsang |
| Website | Suyeong District Office |
Suyeong District (Korean: 수영구; RR: Suyeong-gu) is a district (gu) in central Busan, South Korea. It has a population density of about 17,768 inhabitants per square kilometer (46,020/sq mi).
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). 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.