Heuksando
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| Heuksando | |
|---|---|
| Korean transcription(s) | |
| • Hangul | 흑산도 |
| • Hanja | 黑山島 |
| • Revised Romanization | Heuksando |
| • McCune–Reischauer | Huksando |
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| Country | South Korea |
| Area | |
| • Total | 19.7 km2 (7.6 sq mi) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 3,133 |
| • Density | 160/km2 (410/sq mi) |
Heuksando is an island in the Yellow Sea located off 97.2 km from the southwest coast of Mokpo, Jeollanam-do, South Korea. It covers an area of 19.7㎢ and consists of several peaks: Munamsan (문암산 400m), Gitdaebong (깃대봉 378m), Seonyubong (선유봉 300m), Sangrabong (상라봉 227m). It is within the administrative boundaries of Sinan County, Jeollanam-do, South Korea since 1969. The island's 19.7 km² are home to about 3,133 people.[1]
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See also
- Jang Bo-go
- Islands of South Korea
- List of Korea-related topics
References
External links
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- (Korean) www.heuksando.com
Coordinates: 34°40′15″N 125°25′12″E / 34.6707°N 125.42°E
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