Michuhol District (Korean: 미추홀구; RR: Michuhol-gu) is a municipal district in Incheon, South Korea. This district was called Nam (South) District until July 1, 2018.[2]
Michuhol
미추홀구 | |
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| Korean transcription(s) | |
| • Hanja | 彌鄒忽區 |
| • Revised Romanization | Michuhol-gu |
| • McCune–Reischauer | Mich'uhol-gu |
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| Country | South Korea |
| Region | Sudogwon |
| Provincial level | Incheon |
| Administrative divisions | 21 administrative dong |
| Area | |
• Total | 24.84 km2 (9.59 sq mi) |
| Population (September 2024[1]) | |
• Total | 410,913 |
| • Density | 17,000/km2 (43,000/sq mi) |
| • Dialect | Seoul |
| Website | Michuhol District Office |
Michuhol District is the historical heart of old Incheon. It is home to historical sites such as Mt Munhaksan, Dohobucheongsa (the office building of old Incheon), and Incheon Hyanggyo, the local public school of old Incheon.
Michuhol District is now a higher education center of Incheon; the University of Incheon and Inha University are located in Michuhol District.
Administrative subdivisions
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- Dohwa 1 to 3 Dong
- Sungui 1 to 4 Dong
- Yonghyeon 1 to 5 Dong
- Juan 1 to 8 Dong
- Hagik 1 and 2 Dong
- Gwangyo-dong
- Munhak-dong
References
edit- ^ "Population statistics". Korea Ministry of the Interior and Safety. 2024.
- ^ 인천 '남구'→'미추홀구' 변경…7월 1일부터 시행 연합뉴스, 2018.2.28.
External links
edit- Michuhol District homepage (in English)
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