Michuhol District

Michuhol
미추홀구
Korean transcription(s)
 • Hanja
 • Revised RomanizationMichuhol-gu
 • McCune–ReischauerMich'uhol-gu
Flag of Michuhol
CountrySouth Korea
RegionSudogwon
Provincial levelIncheon
Administrative divisions21 administrative dong
Area
 • Total24.84 km2 (9.59 sq mi)
Population
 (September 2024[1])
 • Total410,913
 • Density17,000/km2 (43,000/sq mi)
 • Dialect
Seoul
WebsiteMichuhol District Office

Michuhol District (Korean무추홀구; RRMuchihol-gu) is a municipal district in Incheon, South Korea. This district was called Nam (South) District until July 1, 2018.[2]

Michuhol District is the historical heart of old Incheon. It is home to historical sites such as Mt Munhaksan, Dohobucheongsa (the office building of old Incheon), and Incheon Hyanggyo, the local public school of old Incheon.

Michuhol District is now a higher education center of Incheon; the University of Incheon and Inha University are located in Michuhol District.

Administrative subdivisions

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Administrative divisions
  • Dohwa 1 to 3 Dong
  • Sungui 1 to 4 Dong
  • Yonghyeon 1 to 5 Dong
  • Juan 1 to 8 Dong
  • Hagik 1 and 2 Dong
  • Gwangyo-dong
  • Munhak-dong

References

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  1. ^ "Population statistics". Korea Ministry of the Interior and Safety. 2024.
  2. ^ 인천 '남구'→'미추홀구' 변경…7월 1일부터 시행 연합뉴스, 2018.2.28.
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37°28′N 126°39′E / 37.46°N 126.65°E / 37.46; 126.65