Bongcheon-dong | |
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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