Yeonje District Explained

Yeonje
Native Name Lang:ko
Settlement Type:Autonomous District
Translit Lang1:Korean
Translit Lang1 Type1:Hanja
Translit Lang1 Info1:蓮堤區
Translit Lang1 Info2:Yeonje-gu
Translit Lang1 Info3:Yŏnje-ku
Image Blank Emblem:Yeonje-gu logo.png
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:South Korea
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:Yeongnam
Subdivision Type2:Provincial level
Subdivision Name2:Busan
Leader Title:Mayor
Leader Name:Ju, Seok-su(주석수)
Subdivision Type3:Administrative divisions
Subdivision Name3:13 administrative dong
Area Total Km2:12.08
Population As Of:2024[1]
Population Total:212,400
Population Density Km2:auto
Population Blank1 Title:Dialect
Population Blank1:Gyeongsang

Yeonje District is a gu in central Busan, South Korea. It has an area of 12.08 km2, and a population of about 220,000. Yeonje District was created in March 1995 following its separation from Dongnae District. Its name was formed by taking the first and last syllables of the names of its only 2 legal dong; Yeonsan-dong and Geoje-dong. Busan City Hall is located in Yeonje District.

Administrative divisions

Yeonje District is divided into 2 legal dong, which all together comprise 12 administrative dong, as follows:

See also

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35.1756°N 129.0794°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Population statistics . 2024. Korea Ministry of the Interior and Safety.