Gwangjang-dong
Place in South Korea
Gwangjang-dong | |
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Korean transcription(s) | |
• Hangul | 광장동 |
• Hanja | 廣壯洞 |
• Revised Romanization | Gwangjang-dong |
• McCune–Reischauer | Kwangchang-tong |
Gwangjin Gwangjang-dong Community Service Center | |
Country | South Korea |
Area | |
• Total | 2.36 km2 (0.91 sq mi) |
Population (2001)[1] | |
• Total | 34,179 |
• Density | 14,000/km2 (38,000/sq mi) |
Gwangjang-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Gwangjin-gu in Seoul, South Korea.[1][2]
Name origin
The name Gwangjang-dong was derived from the character "광" in Gwangjin-ri, a natural village from the Joseon Dynasty, and the character "장" in Jangui-dong.
Attractions
- AX Hall
- Sheraton Walkerhill Hotel
- Achasan
- Hangang
- Gwangjin Library
See also
References
- ^ a b "광장동 (Gwangjang-dong 廣壯洞)" (in Korean). Doosan Encyclopedia. Retrieved 2008-04-21.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "The origin of the name of the Gwangjang-dong" (in Korean). Gwangjin-gu official site. Archived from the original on June 16, 2021. Retrieved 2008-04-21.
- "Chronicle of Beopjeong-dong and Haengjeong-dong" (in Korean). Guro-gu Official website. Archived from the original on 2014-10-06. Retrieved 2008-04-22.
External links
- Gwangjin-gu official website in English
- (in Korean) Map of Gwangjin-gu at the Gwangjin-gu official website
- (in Korean) Gwangjang-dong resident office website
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Administrative divisions (dong) of Gwangjin District
- Gwangjang-dong
- Gunja-dong
- Guui-dong
- Hwayang-dong (Mojin-dong)
- Jayang-dong (Noyu-dong)
- Junggok-dong
- Neung-dong
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