Daebu-do is the largest island in the Yellow Sea, within the municipal borders of Ansan city, Gyeonggi-do. 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-gun (which later became part of Incheon metropolitan city). In 1994 the island was moved into the jurisdiction of Ansan. It has a population of 6,244 people (2001) and an area of 40.34 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.
The highest point on the island is Hwanggeumsan (황금산) at 168 metres. The average temperature in January is -4℃, and in July 24℃. Yearly rainfall is 1,210mm.
Today the island is home to the Ansan English village, an immersion village for students from Gyeonggi-do.
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