Nam District, Daegu

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Nam
남구
Korean transcription(s)
  Hanja
  Revised RomanizationNam-gu
  McCune-ReischauerNam-gu
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Nam-gu district office in Daegu, South Korea.
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Country South Korea
Region Yeongnam
Provincial level Daegu
Administrative divisions 13 administrative dong
Area
  Total17.43 km2 (6.73 sq mi)
Population
 (2020)
  Total148,247
  Density8,505/km2 (22,030/sq mi)
  Dialect
Gyeongsang
Website Nam District Office
Administrative divisions 04-nam-en.svg
Administrative divisions

Nam District (Nam-gu) is a district in central Daegu, South Korea. It borders Dalseong-gun to the south, Dalseo-gu to the west, Seo-gu to the northwest, Jung-gu to the north, and Suseong-gu to the east. Hyupsung High School and USFK Camp Walker is located in the area. In contains Kyungbok Middle School.

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