Amtaedo
Amtaedo | |
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| Korean transcription(s) | |
| • Hangul | 암태도 |
| • Hanja | 巖泰島 |
| • Revised Romanization | Amtaedo |
| Coordinates: 34°50′10″N 126°05′50″E / 34.83611°N 126.09722°E | |
| Country | South Korea |
| Province | South Jeolla |
| County | Sinan County |
| Area | |
• Total | 37 km2 (14 sq mi) |
| Population (2001) | |
• Total | 2,956 |
| • Density | 80/km2 (210/sq mi) |
Amtaedo (Korean: 암태도; Hanja: 巖泰島) is the sixth largest island in Sinan County, South Jeolla Province, South Korea. The island lies in the Yellow Sea about 25 km west of Mokpo, South Jeolla Province, South Korea. The highest peak on Amtaedo is Seungbongsan (승봉산), which stands at 355 meters above sea level.
In the past it was only possible travel to Amtaedo by a ferry departing from the Mokpo Coast Ferry Terminal. However, on April 4, 2019 the Angel Bridge (천사대교) was completed connecting Amtaedo with the island of Aphaedo (압해도). Since Aphaedo is connected to the mainland by two bridges, it is now possible to drive to Amtaedo by car. The neighboring islands of Jaeundo (자은도), Palgeumdo (팔금도) and Chupodo (추포도) are connected to Amtaedo by bridges.