Back U-do (pulo sa Habagatang Koreya, Jeju-do) CEB Isla Udo Spanish Udo (île) French Udo ID Isola di Udo Italian 牛島 (済州市) Japanese 우도 Korean Udo, Jeju Swedish 牛岛 (济州市) Chinese 牛島 ZH-CLASSICAL
Native name: 우도/牛島 | |
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| Geography | |
| Location | Udo-myeon, Jeju City, Jeju-do, South Korea |
| Coordinates | 33°30′19″N 126°57′21″E / 33.50528°N 126.95583°E |
| Area | 6.18 km2 (2.39 sq mi) |
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| Demographics | |
| Population | 1,862 |
| Ethnic groups | Korean |
Udo (Korean: 우도; Hanja: 牛島; lit. Cow Island), also known as U Island and sometimes Soseom (소섬),[1] is an island in Jeju Province, South Korea. It is 2.8 km (1.7 mi) off the coast of Jeju Island, and is the second-largest island in the province.[1]
The island is one of Jeju's most popular destinations, with 2.23 million visitors in 2016. It is known for its scenic beaches, sheer rocky cliffs, and sea caves. It is reachable by ferry, and bikes and public transit are available on the island.
- ^ a b 손, 승호, "우도 (牛島)", Encyclopedia of Korean Culture (in Korean), Academy of Korean Studies, retrieved 2024-06-16