Haeundae District
Haeundae District (Korean: 해운대구) is a district (gu) of Busan, South Korea.
Haeundae
해운대구 | |
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Autonomous District | |
| Korean transcription(s) | |
| • Hanja | 海雲臺區 |
| • Revised Romanization | Haeundae-gu |
| • McCune-Reischauer | Haeundae-gu |
Skyline of Haeundae | |
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Flag | |
| Country | South Korea |
| Region | Yeongnam |
| Provincial level | Busan |
| Administrative divisions | 18 administrative dong |
| Area | |
| • Total | 51.44 km2 (19.86 sq mi) |
| Population (2007) | |
| • Total | 423,167 |
| • Density | 8,226/km2 (21,310/sq mi) |
| • Dialect | Gyeongsang |
| Website | Haeundae District Office |
Haeundae has a population of about 423,000, the most populous district of Busan with 11.6% of the city population, and covers an area of 51.44 km² (19.86 sq mi) in eastern Busan. Haeundae became a division of Busan Metropolitan City in 1976 and attained the status of district in 1980.
Haeundae is linked to Busan Subway Line 2 and train stations on the Donghae Nambu railway line.
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