Sadang-dong

Last updated
Sadang-dong
Korean transcription(s)
   Hangul 사당동
   Hanja
   Revised Romanization Sadang-dong
   McCune–Reischauer Satang-tong
Country South Korea
Area
  Total2.93 km2 (1.13 sq mi)
Population
 (2001) [1]
  Total99,322
  Density33,898/km2 (87,800/sq mi)

Sadang-dong is a dong (neighborhood) of Dongjak-gu in Seoul, South Korea. [1]

Contents

In a survey conducted in 2011 by the Ministry of Land, Transport and Maritime Affairs on 92 Administrative divisions across the country, it reported that the bus stops in Sadang-dong are among the busiest in the country. [2] The name Sadang-dong derives from the fact that there was a shrine in the village. The shrine is like Guolisa Temple for Confucius, the founder of Confucianism, which is the foundation of Joseon philosophy. The location is currently near Isu intersection.

See also

Related Research Articles

Seoul Subway Line 4 Railway line in South Korea

Seoul Subway Line 4 of the Seoul Metropolitan Subway is a long line crossing from the southwest to the northeast across the Seoul National Capital Area. The central section in Seoul City is operated by Seoul Metro with some trains offering through service to Korail's Ansan and Gwacheon Lines. The southern terminus (Oido) is in Jeongwang 4-dong, Siheung City, and the northern terminus (Danggogae) is in Sanggye 4-dong, Nowon-gu, northern Seoul. In 2019, the Seoul Metro operated section had an annual ridership of 327 million or about 895,000 passengers per day.

Sadang station

Sadang Station is a station on the Seoul Subway Line 2 and Seoul Subway Line 4 in South Korea.

Sillim station

Sillim Station is a station on Seoul Subway Line 2. It is located in Sillim-dong, Gwanak-gu, Seoul.

Yeongdeungpo District Autonomous District in Sudogwon, South Korea

Yeongdeungpo District (Yeongdeungpo-gu) is an administrative district in southwest Seoul, South Korea. Although the origin of the name is uncertain, the first two syllables are thought to be from "yeongdeung" (靈登) or "divine ascent", a shamanic rite. The third syllable is "po", representing the bank of a river (浦), referring to the district's position on the Han River. The 2006 population was 408,819. The current magistrate is Kim Hyung-Su.

Gwanak District Autonomous District in Sudogwon, South Korea

Gwanak District (Gwanak-gu) is an administrative subdivision (gu) of Seoul, South Korea. It lies on the southern skirt of Seoul, bordering Anyang of Gyeonggi Province. The southern border of Gwanak-gu, bordering Anyang, consists of the craggy ridgeline of Gwanaksan, which dominates the local geography.

Seocho District Autonomous District in Sudogwon, South Korea

Seocho District (Korean: 서초구) is one of the 25 gu which make up the city of Seoul, South Korea. Seocho is generally referred to as a part of Greater Gangnam Area, along with Gangnam District and Songpa District. As of 2019, Seocho District ranks as the second richest neighborhood in South Korea and among the most expensive areas in Seoul with an average sales price of 47.75 million South Korean won per 3.3 square meters. South Korea's rich are concentrated in the three Gangnam districts including Seocho, known as Gangnam-sam-gu.

Dongjak District Autonomous District in Sudogwon, South Korea

Dongjak District (Dongjak-gu) is one of the 25 gu that make up the city of Seoul, South Korea. Its name was derived from the Dongjaegi Naruteo Ferry, on the Han River which borders the district to the north. It was the 17th gu created in Seoul, after being separated from Gwanak District on 1 April 1980.

Jamsil station

Jamsil Station is an underground station on Line 2 and Line 8 of the Seoul Metropolitan Subway. Lotte World is continuous with the Line 2 station. The station is also called Songpa-gu Office Station (송파구청역), due to the proximity of the office building.

Bangbae-dong Place in South Korea

Bangbae-dong is a dong, or neighbourhood of the Seocho-gu district of the South Korean city of Seoul. Bangbae-dong is divided into 5 different dongs which are Bangbaebon-dong, Bangbae 1-dong, 2-dong, 3-dong and 4-dong. The origin of Bangbae-dong is derived from the name Bangbae, meaning "dong-ri with my back to Mt. Myeon-ri," which rises on the border between Gwanak-gu and Seocho-gu. Bangbae-dong was Bangbae-ri, Sangbuk-myeon, Gwacheon-gun, Gyeonggi-do until the end of the Joseon Dynasty, but became Bangbae-ri, Sindong-myeon, Siheung-gun, Gyeonggi-do in 1914 when the area was confirmed during the Japanese colonial period. It was incorporated into the Seoul Metropolitan Government following the expansion of the Seoul Metropolitan Government's zone in 1963, and became Bangbae-dong to this day. The location is Dong at the western end of Seocho-gu, and it is an area from the intersection of the road from Seoul to Gwacheon City and the southern circulation road to Umyeon Mountain.

Bon-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Dongjak-gu in Seoul, South Korea.

Daebang-dong Place in South Korea

Daebang-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Dongjak-gu in Seoul, South Korea.

Dongjak-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Dongjak-gu in Seoul, South Korea.

Heukseok-dong Place in South Korea

Heukseok-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Dongjak-gu in Seoul, South Korea.

Noryangjin-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Dongjak-gu in Seoul, South Korea.

Sangdo-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Dongjak-gu in Seoul, South Korea.

Sindaebang-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Dongjak-gu in Seoul, South Korea.

Sillim or Sillim-dong is a statutory division of Gwanak District, Seoul, South Korea. Seoul National University and Nokdu Street are located in the town. Its name means "new forest", which was derived from the woods outstretched from Mt. Gwanak. It consists 11 administrative neighbourhoods.

Noryangjin Fisheries Wholesale Market

Noryangjin Fisheries Wholesale Market or shortly Noryangjin Fish Market is an extensive farmers fish market in the neighborhood of Noryangjin-dong in Dongjak-gu, Seoul, South Korea. It is located east of 63 Building, and just south of the Han River. Metro line One passes through at Noryangin station near-by. Exit the station at exit 1 and walk under the bridge.

Songjeong-dong is a dong (neighborhood) of Seongdong-gu in Seoul, South Korea.

Hongje-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Seodaemun-gu in Seoul, South Korea.

References

  1. 1 2 "사당동 (Sadang-dong 舍堂洞)" (in Korean). Doosan Encyclopedia. Retrieved 2008-04-17.
  2. "Gangnam Busiest Subway Station in Korea". Chosun Ilbo. 23 April 2012. Retrieved 25 April 2012.

Coordinates: 37°53′N128°49′E / 37.883°N 128.817°E / 37.883; 128.817