| Gwangjang-dong | |
|---|---|
| Korean transcription(s) | |
| • Hangul | 광장동 |
| • Hanja | 廣壯洞 |
| • Revised Romanization | Gwangjang-dong |
| • McCune–Reischauer | Kwangjang-dong |
 Gwangjin Gwangjang-dong Community Service Center | |
| Country | South Korea |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.36 km (0.91 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 34,179 |
| • Density | 14,000/km (38,000/sq mi) |
Gwangjang-dong (Korean: 광장동) is a dong (neighborhood) of Gwangjin District, Seoul, South Korea.
Name origin
The name Gwangjang-dong was derived from the character "광" in Gwangjin-ri, a natural village from the Joseon period, and the character "장" in Jangui-dong.
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See also
References
- ^ 광장동 (Gwangjang-dong 廣壯洞) (in Korean). Doosan Encyclopedia. Retrieved 2008-04-21.
- "The origin of the name of the Gwangjang-dong" (in Korean). Gwangjin District official site. Archived from the original on June 16, 2021. Retrieved 2008-04-21.
- "Chronicle of Beopjeong-dong and Haengjeong-dong" (in Korean). Guro District Official website. Archived from the original on 2014-10-06. Retrieved 2008-04-22.
External links
- Gwangjin District official website in English
- (in Korean) Map of Gwangjin District at the Gwangjin District official website
- (in Korean) Gwangjang-dong resident office website
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