Gangdong District (Korean강동구; RRGangdong-gu) is one of the 25 gu that make up the city of Seoul. Gangdong, literally means "east of river".

Gangdong
강동구
강동구 · 江東區
Amsa–dong Prehistoric Settlement Site
Amsa–dong Prehistoric Settlement Site
Flag of Gangdong
Location of Gangdong District in Seoul
Location of Gangdong District in Seoul
Coordinates: 37°31′48″N 127°07′26″E / 37.53000°N 127.12389°E / 37.53000; 127.12389
CountrySouth Korea
RegionSudogwon
Special CitySeoul
Administrative dong21
Government
 • BodyGangdong-gu Council
 • MayorLee Soo-Hee (People Power)
 • MNAs
Area
 • Total
24.587 km2 (9.493 sq mi)
Population
 (2024[1])[2]
 • Total
465,807
 • Density19,000/km2 (49,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+9 (Korea Standard Time)
Postal code
05200 – 05499
Area code(s)+82-2-400~
WebsiteGangdong District official website
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Jungbu (literally "central part") Express Motorway starts in and passes through Sangil-dong, which is located in the east end of this district. In Amsa-dong, there is a pre-historic heritage site, which is about six thousand years old. On the site, you can find many potteries and houses. The pottery which has been found was made of ceramic and is circular and shaped into a point similar to corn.

Administrative divisions

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Administrative divisions

Education

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Gangdong District is home to 25 elementary schools, 17 junior high schools and 12 senior high schools, including a specialized high school (Hanyoung Foreign Language High School), and a special education school (Jumong School).

Transportation

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(Gwangjin-gu) ← CheonhoGangdongGil-dongGubeundariMyeongilGodeokSangil-dong
GangdongDunchon-dong → (Songpa-gu)
AmsaCheonhoGangdong-gu Office → (Songpa-gu)

Sister cities

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Ssangyong E&C overcomes insolvency crisis...workout to begin on 4th of next month". Yonhap News. 2023-02-27.
  2. ^ Korean Statistical Information Service (Korean) > Population and Household > Census Result (2010) > Population by Administrative district, Sex and Age / Alien by Administrative district and Sex, Retrieved 2010-06-02.
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