Gangdong-myeon, Gyeongju
Gangdong-myeon, Gyeongju | |
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| Korean transcription(s) | |
| • Hangul | 강동면 |
| • Hanja | 江東面 |
| • Revised Romanization | Gangdong-myeon |
| • McCune–Reischauer | Kangtong-myŏn |
| Country | South Korea |
| Administrative divisions | 28 administrative ri (11 legal ri), 90 ban |
| Government | |
| • Type | Gyeongju |
| Area | |
• Total | 81.48 km2 (31.46 sq mi) |
| Population (2006) | |
• Total | 8,705 |
| • Density | 107/km2 (280/sq mi) |
| Dialect | Gyeongsang dialect |
Gangdong-myeon (Korean: 강동면) is a myeon or a township of Gyeongju in North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. It is bordered by Pohang on the east and north, Cheonbuk-myeon on the south and Angang-eup on the west. In 2006 its population was 8,705 people, and its area is approximately 81.48 sq kilometers. Its name means "east of the river" although in fact much of it lies north of the Hyeongsan River.