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Bongcheon-dong

Bongcheon-dong
Korean transcription(s)
 • Hangul 봉천동
 • Hanja
 • Revised Romanization Bongcheon-dong
 • McCune–Reischauer Bongch'on-tong
Country South Korea
Area
 • Total 8.16 km2 (3.15 sq mi)
Population (2001)
 • Total 217,353
 • Density 26,636/km2 (68,990/sq mi)

Bongcheon or Bongcheon-dong is a statutory division of Gwanak District, Seoul, South Korea. Its name means "enshrining heaven" which was derived from its location, northern skirt of Mt. Gwanak, stretching to the mountain ridge. It consists 9 administrative neighbourhoods. District office of Gwanak is located in Bongcheon.

As of September, 2008, there are 9 administrative neighbourhoods (dong) in Bongcheon. "Bongsari" = Bongcheon Sageori

Coordinates: 37°28′44″N 126°57′14″E / 37.479°N 126.954°E / 37.479; 126.954



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