Yeonsu District
Autonomous District in Sudogwon, South Korea From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Yeonsu District (Korean: 연수구) is a district in southern Incheon, South Korea. To the east is Namdong District (Namdong District), on its north border is Nam District (Nam District), and the Yellow Sea is on the west and south sides. Munhak Mountain (Munhak-san) rises in the north, and Seunggi Stream (Seunggi-cheon) flows south to the Yellow Sea.[1]
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Yeonsu
연수구 | |
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| Korean transcription(s) | |
| • Hanja | 延壽區 |
| • Revised Romanization | Yeonsu-gu |
| • McCune-Reischauer | Yŏnsu-gu |
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| Coordinates: 37°24′34″N 126°40′42″E | |
| Country | South Korea |
| Region | Sudogwon |
| Provincial level | Incheon |
| Administrative divisions | 12 administrative dong |
| Area | |
| • Total | 50.8 km2 (19.6 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 369,588 |
| • Density | 7,300/km2 (19,000/sq mi) |
| • Dialect | Seoul |
| Website | Yeonsu District Office |
History
In March 1, 1995, Yeonsu District annexed part of Nam District. In addition, Yeonsu-1-dong was subdivided into Yeonsu-1-dong and Yeonsu-3-dong, and Dongchun-dong into Dongchun-1-dong and Dongchun-2-dong. On January 1, 1996, Dongchun-2-dong was divided into Dongchun-2-dong and Cheonyang-dong. In 2003, Okyeon-dong was divided into Okyeon-1-dong and Okyeon-2-dong. Cheongnyang-dong was absorbed into Donchun-3-dong. In 2006, Songdo-dong was established and placed under the jurisdiction of Dongchun-2-dong. In 2007, Donchun-2-dong was split into Dongchun-2-dong and Songdo-dong.[2][3] In 2012, Songdo-dong was split into Songdo-1-dong and Songdo-2-dong.[2][3]
Description
The Yeonsu District of Incheon is made up of 6 legal divisions and 12 administrative divisions.[3] The area of Yeonsu District is 42.74 km2.
| Administrative Division | Chinese characters | Area (km2) | Households | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ongnyeon-1(il)-dong | 玉蓮1洞 | 2.15 | 8,193 | 23,689 |
| Ongnyeon-2-(i)-dong | 玉蓮2洞 | 1.93 | 8,436 | 25,204 |
| Seonhak-dong | 仙鶴洞 | 2.41 | 8,492 | 22,103 |
| Yeonsu-1(il)-dong | 延壽1洞 | 1.52 | 11,681 | 28,090 |
| Yeonsu-2(i)-dong | 延壽2洞 | 1.00 | 9,813 | 25,499 |
| Yeonsu-3(sam)-dong | 延壽3洞 | 1.00 | 7,793 | 21,599 |
| Cheonghak-dong | 靑鶴洞 | 2.39 | 12,651 | 31,921 |
| Dongchun-1(il)-dong | 東春1洞 | 3.40 | 6,091 | 18,893 |
| Dongchun-2(i)-dong | 東春2洞 | 4.55 | 7,189 | 22,769 |
| Dongchun-3(sam)-dong | 東春3洞 | 0.70 | 6,044 | 20,869 |
| Songdo-1(il)-dong | 松島1洞 | 15.13 | 10,704 | 35,026 |
| Songdo-2(i)-dong | 松島2洞 | 12.22 | 6,432 | 21,457 |
| Yeonsu District | 延壽區 | 42.74 | 104,748 | 292,589 |
The area is also host to Hambak Village, a community of majority foreigners from Central Asia.[4]
Population
As of 2010, the population of the 0-14 age group was 25%; of those 65 and over, 6.7%. The working class population of the 15-64 age group was 68.21%, less than the national average of 72.8%. There were somewhat more males with 100.6 males to 100 females.
Politics
Yeonsu District has one election district. As the population grew, it was suggested that another district be created for the 2016 general election.
Attractions
The district contains the National Museum of World Writing Systems, which opened in 2023.[5]
Education
See also
References
External links
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