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]
Bulguk-dong | |
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| Korean transcription(s) | |
| • Hangul | 불국동 |
| • Hanja | 佛國洞 |
| • Revised Romanization | Bulguk-dong |
| • McCune–Reischauer | Pulkuk-tong |
 Bulguksa temple in Bulguk-dong | |
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| Country | South Korea |
| Region | Gyeongju |
| Government | |
| • Type | Gyeongju City |
| Area | |
• Total | 37.34 km2 (14.42 sq mi) |
| Population (2008)[1] | |
• Total | 8,893 |
| • Density | 240/km2 (620/sq mi) |
| Dialect | Gyeongsang dialect |
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]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c "불국동 Bulguk-dong 佛國洞" (in Korean). Doosan Encyclopedia. Retrieved 2009-08-17.[permanent dead link]
External links
edit- (in Korean) The official site of the Bulguk-dong office
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