Gangdong District

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Gangdong
강동구
Autonomous District
강동구 · 江東區
Amsadong IMG 2081.jpg
Amsa–dong Prehistoric Settlement Site
Flag of Gangdong, Seoul.svg
Flag
Seoul Gangdong-gu.svg
Location of Gangdong-gu in Seoul
Coordinates: 37°31′48″N127°07′26″E / 37.53000°N 127.12389°E / 37.53000; 127.12389
Country South Korea
Region Sudogwon
Special City Seoul
Administrative dong21
Area
 • Total24.587 km2 (9.493 sq mi)
Population
 (2010) [1]
 • Total465,958
 • Density19,000/km2 (49,000/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+9 (Korea Standard Time)
Postal code
05200 ~ 05499
Area code(s)+82-2-400~
Website Gangdong-gu official website
Gangdong District

Gangdong District (Gangdong-gu) is one of the 25 gu which makes up the city of Seoul. Gangdong, literally means "east of river".

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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

Administrative divisions 01-25-gangdong-en.svg
Administrative divisions

Education

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

Railroad (Seoul Metro)

(Gwangjin-gu) ← Cheonho — Gangdong — Gil-dong — Gubeundari — Myeongil — Godeok — Sangil-dong
Gangdong — Dunchon-dong → (Songpa-gu)
Amsa — Cheonho — Gangdong-gu Office → (Songpa-gu)

Sister cities

See also

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