Biosphere Reserve Information
Republic of Korea
Shinan Dadohae
2009
The Shinan Dadohae biosphere reserve is situated in the southwest of the Republic of Korea and consists of 1,000 islands including Heuksando, Hongdo, Bigeumdo, Dochodo and Jeungdo. Its geographical location indicates that the area has rich biodiversity. The total area consists of about five hundreds islands, with more than 1,000 km coastline. A large tidal flat, an important habitat for marine lives and rare migratory birds, functions as workplace for local people, including traditional forms of fishing and salt production.
Administrative Authorities
Shinan County, Jeonnam Province
Contact
Contact Address
Telephone
Mr. Hwang Seong Joo, Shinan County, 1004, Cheongsa-ro, Aphae-eup, Shinan County, Jeonnam Province, REPUBLIC OF KOREA
(+82) 612408928
Fax
N/A
Location
Latitude
34°00'16"N - 35°10'12"N
Longitude
125°02'28"E - 126°23'08"E
Area (hectares)
Surface Area
323,874
Core Area
20,999
Buffer Area
22,312
Transition Area
177,661
Map
Last updated: 2015