Nam
남구
Korean transcription(s)
  Hanja
  Revised RomanizationNam-gu
  McCune-ReischauerNam-gu
Flag of Nam
Official logo of Nam
Location in Ulsan
Location in Ulsan
CountrySouth Korea
RegionYeongnam
Provincial levelUlsan
Administrative divisions14 administrative dong
Area
  Total72.06 km2 (27.82 sq mi)
Population
 (2012)
  Total351,466
  Density4,900/km2 (13,000/sq mi)
  Dialect
Gyeongsang
WebsiteNam District Office (in Korean)

Nam District (Nam-gu) is a district of Ulsan, South Korea. Its name literally means "South Ward".[1]

History

Nam District was established on July 15, 1985. On January 1, 1995, Ulsan City Nam-gu was consolidated after the merging of Ulsan City and Ulsan County. On July 15, 1997, Ulsan Metropolitan City Namgu was established after Ulsan was elevated to Metropolitan status.[1]

Administrative divisions

Nam district is further divided into neighbourhoods.[1] These neighbourhoods include:

Symbols

Nam-gu's symbols include: the camellia, depicts harmony between the four seasons and symbolizes the vibrance and enthusiasm of Nam-gu residents; the dove represents peace and prosperity and symbolizes the desire of Nam-gu residents to work together to build a better community; the gingko tree, a tree that is resistant to disease and pollution, represents the will to grow strong and optimally and symbolizes the permanent prosperity of Nam-gu residents.

Until 2013, Nam-gu's mascot was Tabi: a 7-year-old boy, who symbolizes the vision of a strong, healthy, and beautiful Nam-gu.[1] The current mascot that is used since 2014 is Jangseng-i, symbolizes Korean gray whale motivated from Jangsaengpo Whale Special District.

Tabi, former Nam-gu's mascot
Jangseng-i, the current Nam-gu's mascot

Local attractions

Education

Transport

The Ulsan expressway runs west from Nam District and connects with Eonyang in central Ulju County. The BusanUlsan Expressway runs south through Ulju County to Haeundae District in Busan.

Sister cities

South KoreaSeocho-Gu, Seoul, South Korea

ChinaLiaoyang city, China[1]

See also

List of districts in South Korea

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Ulsan Metropolitan Namgu Information". Retrieved 26 April 2013.

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