Yeongtong-gu

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Yeongtong-gu
영통구
Korean transcription(s)
  Hanja
  Revised RomanizationYeongtong-gu
  McCune-ReischauerYǒngt'ong-ku
Yeongtong-gu Suwon.PNG
Map of Gyeonggi highlighting Yeongtong-gu.
Country South Korea
Region Sudogwon (Gijeon)
Province Gyeonggi
City Suwon
Area
  Total27.5 km2 (10.6 sq mi)
Population
 (2007)
  Total257,318
  Dialect
Seoul
Website Yeongtong-gu Office

Yeongtong-gu, established in 2003, is the eastern district of the city of Suwon in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. It is split from Paldal-gu and is Suwon's newest "gu".

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Administrative divisions

Yeongtong Gu is divided into the following "dong"s.

See also

37°15′34″N127°02′47″E / 37.2595°N 127.0465°E / 37.2595; 127.0465

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