Michuhol District

Michuhol
미추홀구
Autonomous District
Korean transcription(s)
  Hanja
  Revised Romanization Michuhol-gu
  McCune-Reischauer Mich'uhol-gu
Country South Korea
Region Sudogwon
Provincial level Incheon
Administrative divisions 21 administrative dong
Area
  Total 24.4 km2 (9.4 sq mi)
Population
  Total 436,307
  Density 18,000/km2 (46,000/sq mi)
  Dialect Seoul
Website Michuhol District Office

Michuhol District (Michuhol-gu) is a municipal district in Incheon, South Korea. This district is named as Nam District until July 1, 2018.[1]

Michuhol-gu was the centre of pre-modern Incheon: historical sites such as Munhaksan(Mt.), Dohobucheongsa (the old office building of old Incheon), Incheon Hyanggyo (local public school of old Incheon) are located in Michuhol-gu.

Michuhol-gu is a highly populated area and one of the old city centres in hearts of native residents.

Michuhol-gu has been the centre of higher education in Incheon; University of Incheon and Inha University are located in Michuhol-gu.

Administrative Divisions of Incheon Michuhol-gu

Administrative divisions
  • Dohwa 1 to 3 Dong
  • Sungui 1 to 4 Dong
  • Yonghyeon 1 to 5 Dong
  • Juan 1 to 8 Dong
  • Hagik 1 and 2 Dong
  • Gwangyo-dong
  • Munhak-dong

References

Coordinates: 37°28′N 126°39′E / 37.46°N 126.65°E / 37.46; 126.65

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