Jebudo
Native name: 제부도 | |
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Geography | |
Coordinates | 37°16′N 126°35′E / 37.267°N 126.583°E |
Area | 0.98 km2 (0.38 sq mi) |
Administration | |
South Korea | |
Province | Gyeonggi Province |
City | Hwaseong |
Demographics | |
Population | 668 (December 31, 2008) |
Korean name | |
Hangul | 제부도 |
Hanja | |
Revised Romanization | Jebudo |
McCune–Reischauer | Chebudo |
Jebudo (Korean: 제부도) is an island in Jebu-ri, Seosin-myeon, Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. It is connected to the mainland by a road that is impassable twice a day due to high tide.[1]
Etymology
Historically, Jebudo was called "Jeobiseom" (저비섬) or "Jeopbiseom" (접이섬). Both of these terms mean "the island that can be seen from land".[1]
The name "Jebu" possibly arose in the mid-Joseon period, from two characters of the phrase "Jeyakbugyeong" (제약부경;
Description
The island has two mountains: Dangsan and Tapjaesan.[1]
The relatively flat coastline contains many large mud flats. Foraging for seafood ingredients in the mudflats is a popular economic and tourist activity.[1]
Jebudo Beach, on the south of the island, is a popular summer tourist destination.[2] The main commercial street is near Jebudo Beach.
References
- ^ a b c d e 김, 주환, "제부도 (
濟 扶島)", Encyclopedia of Korean Culture (in Korean), Academy of Korean Studies, retrieved 2024-06-11 - ^ "Jebudo Island (제부도)". VisitKorea. Korea Tourism Organization. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
External links
Jebudo travel guide from Wikivoyage
Media related to Jebudo at Wikimedia Commons