Bulguk-dong

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Bulguk-dong
Korean transcription(s)
   Hangul 불국동
   Hanja
   Revised Romanization Bulguk-dong
   McCune–Reischauer Pulkuk-tong
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Bulguksa temple in Bulguk-dong
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Country South Korea
Region Gyeongju
Government
  Type Gyeongju City
Area
  Total37.34 km2 (14.42 sq mi)
Population
 (2008) [1]
  Total8,893
  Density240/km2 (620/sq mi)
Dialect Gyeongsang dialect

Bulguk-dong is an administrative dong or a neighbourhood in the administrative subdivisions of the Gyeongju City, North Gyeongsang province, South Korea. It consists of seven legal dong including Gujeong-dong, Sirae-dong, Si-dong, Joyang-dong, Jinhyeon-dong, Ma-dong and Ha-dong. [1]

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It is bordered by Toham mountain 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. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "불국동 Bulguk-dong 佛國洞" (in Korean). Doosan Encyclopedia . Retrieved 2009-08-17.[ permanent dead link ]

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