Geoje

Geoje (Korean: 거제; Korean pronunciation: [kʌ̹.dʑe̞]) is a city located in South Gyeongsang province, just off the coast of the port city of Busan, South Korea. Hanwha Ocean in Okpo and Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) in Gohyeon are both located on Geoje Island. The city also offers a wide range of tourist sights. The city is made up of a number of islands, of which by far the largest is Geoje Island. There are multiple dong in the city: Jangpyeongdong, Okpo-dong and Gohyeon.

Geoje
거제시
Korean transcription(s)
  Hangul거제시
  Hanja
  Revised RomanizationGeoje-si
  McCune-ReischauerKŏje-shi
View overlooking Okpodong and harbor in Geoje city
Nickname: 
Blue City Geoje
Location in South Korea
Country South Korea
RegionYeongnam
Administrative divisions9 myeon, 10 dong
Government
  MayorGwang Yong Byeon (변광용)Democratic Party
Area
  Total402.3 km2 (155.3 sq mi)
Population
 (2013.12)
  Total243,736
  Density547/km2 (1,420/sq mi)
  Dialect
Gyeongsang
DemonymGeojeite
WebsiteGeoje City Website
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