Nam 남구 | |
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Korean transcription(s) | |
• Hanja | 南 區 |
• Revised Romanization | Nam-gu |
• McCune-Reischauer | Nam-gu |
Location in Ulsan | |
Country | South Korea |
Region | Yeongnam |
Provincial level | Ulsan |
Administrative divisions | 14 administrative dong |
Area | |
• Total | 72.06 km2 (27.82 sq mi) |
Population (2012) | |
• Total | 351,466 |
• Density | 4,900/km2 (13,000/sq mi) |
• Dialect | Gyeongsang |
Website | Nam District Office (in Korean) |
Nam District (Nam-gu) is a district of Ulsan, South Korea. Its name literally means "South Ward". [1]
Nam District was established on July 15, 1985. On January 1, 1995, Ulsan City Nam-gu was consolidated after the merging of Ulsan City and Ulsan County. On July 15, 1997, Ulsan Metropolitan City Namgu was established after Ulsan was elevated to Metropolitan status. [1]
Nam district is further divided into neighbourhoods. [1] These neighbourhoods include:
Nam-gu's symbols include: the camellia, depicts harmony between the four seasons and symbolizes the vibrance and enthusiasm of Nam-gu residents; the dove represents peace and prosperity and symbolizes the desire of Nam-gu residents to work together to build a better community; the gingko tree, a tree that is resistant to disease and pollution, represents the will to grow strong and optimally and symbolizes the permanent prosperity of Nam-gu residents.
Until 2013, Nam-gu's mascot was Tabi: a 7-year-old boy, who symbolizes the vision of a strong, healthy, and beautiful Nam-gu. [1] The current mascot that is used since 2014 is Jangseng-i, symbolizes Korean gray whale motivated from Jangsaengpo Whale Special District.
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