Namhaedo

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Namhaedo
Hangul 남해도
Hanja 南海島
Revised Romanization Namhaedo
McCune–Reischauer Namhaedo
Namhaedo
Native name: 남해도
Namhae Island (South Korea)
Geography
Location East China Sea
Coordinates 34°47′N 127°55′E / 34.783°N 127.917°E / 34.783; 127.917
Area 300 km2 (120 sq mi)
Highest elevation 786 m (2,579 ft)
Highest point Mangun
Country
South Korea
Province South Gyeongsang
Largest city Namhae
Demographics
Ethnic groups Korean

Namhae Island is the principal island of Namhae County, on the southern coast of South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. It is the fifth largest island in South Korea. Together with Changseon Island, it forms Namhae County.

It is joined to land by Namhae Bridge.

Coordinates: 34°47′N 127°55′E / 34.783°N 127.917°E / 34.783; 127.917

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