Dolsando
Island in Yeosu, South Korea
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Dolsando (Korean: 돌산도) or Dolsan Island is an island in Yeosu, South Jeolla Province, South Korea.[1]
LocationSouth Sea
Coordinates34°39′0″N 127°45′0″E
Area70.31 km2 (27.15 sq mi)
Highestelevation460.3 m (1510.2 ft)
Native name: 돌산도 | |
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Dolsan Park on the island (2018) | |
 Interactive map of Dolsando | |
| Geography | |
| Location | South Sea |
| Coordinates | 34°39′0″N 127°45′0″E |
| Area | 70.31 km2 (27.15 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 460.3 m (1510.2 ft) |
| Highest point | Bonghwang |
| Administration | |
South Korea | |
| Province | South Jeolla |
| City | Yeosu |
| Town | Dolsan |
| Largest settlement | Yeosu |
| Demographics | |
| Ethnic groups | Korean |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 돌산도 |
| Hanja | 突山島 |
| RR | Dolsando |
| MR | Tolsando |
The island has eight mountains: Daemisan, Bonghwangsan, Geumosan, Cheonwangsan, Dusan, Somisan, Cheonmasan, and Sujuksan. These mountains are rocky, which has led to a local belief that the island's name refers to the rocks (돌; dol) found there. Much of the island is covered with trees. Its economy is largely based on agriculture, fishing, and tourism.[1]
The island is connected to the mainland and the rest of Yeosu by the Dolsan Bridge, which opened in 1984.[1]
