Upo Wetland

Upo Wetland

Country:
Republic of Korea
Site number:
934
Area:
854.0 ha
Designation date:
02-03-1998
Coordinates:
35°33'N 128°25'E

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Upo Wetland. 02/03/98; Kyongsangnam-do; 854 ha; 35°33'N 128°25'E. Nature Conservation Area. A large oxbow lake, small ponds, and marshes comprise the largest undisturbed wetland in the country. Surface water is persistent even in the dry season. The site exhibits high biodiversity, providing important feeding and spawning areas for fish and supporting rare and endangered flora. Many species of birds breed, stage or winter in the area. Human activities include tourism, agriculture, and snail and shellfish harvesting. Ramsar site no. 934. Most recent RIS information: 1997.
Administrative region: Kyongsangnam-do
National legal designation:
  • nature conservation area
Last publication date: 02-03-1998
Ramsar Information Sheet (RIS)