Marado
Marado from a distance | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 33°07′N 126°16′E / 33.117°N 126.267°E |
| Adjacent to | Korean Strait |
| Area | 0.3 km2 (0.12 sq mi) |
| Coastline | 4.2 km (2.61 mi) |
| Administration | |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 90 |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 마라도 |
| Hanja | |
| Revised Romanization | Marado |
| McCune–Reischauer | Marado |
Marado (Korean: 마라도) or Mara Island is an island in Jeju Province, South Korea. It is South Korea's southernmost island, and is 8 km (5.0 mi) off the south coast of Jeju Island.
It has an area of 0.3 km2 (0.12 sq mi) and is home to about 90 people. It has long been reputed for having strong women and docile men. In recent years, tourists have come to see its unusual rock formations. It is accessible from Jeju via ferries and excursion boats.
Mara-do is within the administrative boundaries of Daejeong Township (Daejeong-eup) in Seogwipo City, and is included, along with Gapado, in Gapa-ri, and is South Korea's southernmost point.
Because of its subtropical marine habitat the island is a natural reserve. It was designated as National Monument no. 423 (천연기념물 제423호) on July 18, 2000.