Seo 서구 | |
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Korean transcription(s) | |
• Hanja | 西 區 |
• Revised Romanization | Seo-gu |
• McCune-Reischauer | Sŏ-gu |
Country | South Korea |
Region | Yeongnam |
Provincial level | Busan |
Administrative divisions | 14 administrative dong |
Area | |
• Total | 13.67 km2 (5.28 sq mi) |
Population (2010 [1] ) | |
• Total | 116,600 |
• Density | 8,500/km2 (22,000/sq mi) |
• Dialect | Gyeongsang |
Website | Seo District Office |
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