Dong District, Daejeon
Dong
동구 | |
|---|---|
| Korean transcription(s) | |
| • Hanja | 東區 |
| • Revised Romanization | Dong-gu |
| • McCune–Reischauer | Tong-gu |
| Country | South Korea |
| Region | Hoseo |
| Provincial level | Daejeon |
| Administrative divisions | 16 administrative dong |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Park Hee-jo(박희조) |
| Area | |
• Total | 136.61 km2 (52.75 sq mi) |
| Population (2024) | |
• Total | 218,640 |
| • Density | 1,600/km2 (4,100/sq mi) |
| • Dialect | Chungcheong |
| Website | Dong District Office |
Dong District (Korean: 동구; RR: Dong-gu) is a district in Daejeon, South Korea. Dong-gu consists of a total of 16 dongs, including Yongun-dong, Hyo-dong, and Sannae-dong.
To the east, the district borders Okcheon, Daedeok District, and Jung District. To the south, it borders Geumsan, South Chungcheong Province, and to the north, it borders Cheongwon and northern Okcheon.