Seo District (Korean: 서구; RR: Seo-gu) is a gu ("district") of Daejeon, South Korea. Daejeon Metropolitan City Hall is also located there.This is a self-governing district located in the southwestern part of Daejeon Metropolitan City. It serves as the central hub of the city, hosting several major developments such as Dunsan New Town, Gwanjeo District, and Doan New Town. With a population of approximately 470,000, it is the most populous district in Daejeon, accounting for about one-third of the city’s total population.
Seo
서구 | |
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Korean transcription(s) | |
• Hanja | 西區 |
• Revised Romanization | Seo-gu |
• McCune–Reischauer | Sŏ-gu |
Country | South Korea |
Region | Hoseo |
Provincial level | Daejeon |
Administrative divisions | 23 administrative dong |
Government | |
• Mayor | Seo Cheol-Mo (People Power) |
Area | |
• Total | 95.25 km2 (36.78 sq mi) |
Population (2024[1]) | |
• Total | 458,903 |
• Density | 4,800/km2 (12,000/sq mi) |
• Dialect | Chungcheong |
Website | Seo District Office |
Administrative divisions
editSeo-gu is divided into 14 dong (동, "neighborhoods"):
Places of interest
editDunsan-dong is one of the more densely populated areas of Daejeon. As a result, it is the location of several points of interest. These include department stores, government offices, and several international chain restaurants and retailers. There is Pai Chai University in Seo District, Daejeon. There is also Hanbat Arboretum. There is also the "Cafe Wave". There is an Art Center. Jangtae Recreational Forest is located in the district.
Also, Daejeon Arts Center, a representative general concert hall in Daejeon, is also located in Seo-gu.
Education
editHigher Education
edit- Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
- Daejeon Institute of Science and Technology
- Mokwon University
- PAI CHAI University
High School
editMiddle School
editSee also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Population statistics". Korea Ministry of the Interior and Safety. 2024.
External links
edit- Official website (in English)
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