Beon-dong
Beon-dong | |
|---|---|
| Korean transcription(s) | |
| • Hangul | 번동 |
| • Hanja | 樊洞 |
| • Revised Romanization | Beon-dong |
| • McCune–Reischauer | Pŏn-tong |
Beonjeil-dong Community Service Center | |
Interactive map of Beon-dong | |
| Country | South Korea |
| Area | |
• Total | 2.66 km2 (1.03 sq mi) |
| Population (2008)[1] | |
• Total | 63,347 |
| • Density | 27,004/km2 (69,940/sq mi) |
Beon-dong (Korean: 번동) is a dong (neighborhood) of Gangbuk District, Seoul, South Korea.[1][2]
Overview
Beon 1-dong is a transportation hub, with Suyu Station on Subway Line 4 and major roads such as Dobong-ro, Hancheon-ro, and Deokneung-ro running through it. The area contains public institutions, including Gangbuk Police Station, as well as Susong Elementary and Middle Schools, officetels, and apartments.
Beon 2-dong is located along Hancheon-ro, near Odong Neighborhood Park (Opaesan) and the Uicheon stream. The area has public rental apartments and multi-family housing. Public facilities such as a health center, district sports complex, cultural information center, and the Gangbuk Wellbeing Sports Center are located in this area.
Beon 3-dong is located at the southernmost part of Gangbuk District, bordering Nowon District to the east and Seongbuk District to the south. The area is near the Buk Seoul Dream Forest and is traversed by the Uicheon stream.
See also
References
- ^ a b c 번동 (Beon-dong 樊洞) (in Korean). Doosan Encyclopedia. Retrieved 2008-04-18.
- ^ "The origin of Beon-dong" (in Korean). Beon-dong Resident office website. Retrieved 2008-04-18.
External links
- Gangbuk District official website
- Gangbuk District map at the Gangbuk District official website
- (in Korean) Beon 1-dong resident office website
37°37′41″N 127°02′13″E / 37.628°N 127.037°E