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대부도
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大阜島
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Daebudo
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is an
Island in the
Yellow Sea , within the municipal borders of
Ansan city,
Gyeonggi province. It has a
Population of roughly 6,200 people and an area of 40.3
Km² . The predominant industries are
Tourism and
Fishing . The island is connected by road to the mainland on the north, with another bridge under construction at the south end.
During the
Joseon Dynasty and up to
1914 , Daebu Island was included in the old jurisdiction of
Namyang County . In 1914 it was transferred to
Bucheon , and in
1973 to
Ongjin County (which later became part of
Incheon metropolitan city). In
1994 the island was moved into the jurisdiction of Ansan.
Today the island is home to the Ansan
English Village , an immersion village for students from Gyeonggi province.
