Mapo District
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Mapo 마포구 |
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| Autonomous District | ||
| 마포구 · 麻浦區 | ||
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 Location of Mapo-gu in Seoul |
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| Country | South Korea | |
| Region | Sudogwon | |
| Special City | Seoul | |
| Administrative dong | 24 (16 actual precincts) | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 23.87 km2 (9.22 sq mi) | |
| Population (2015) | ||
| • Total | 381,330 | |
| • Density | 16,000/km2 (41,000/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | Korea Standard Time (UTC+9) | |
| Postal code | 03900 ~ 04299 | |
| Area code(s) | +82-2 300,700,3150 | |
| Website | Mapo-gu official website | |
Mapo District (Mapo-gu) is a gu, or district, within Seoul, South Korea. It lies northwest of the Han River. Several universities and government buildings are located there. Mapo is well known for the Hongdae club district around Hongik University. Seoul Metropolitan Subway Line 2, Line 5 and Line 6 pass through this district. The Seoul World Cup Stadium, a famous landmark in Seoul, is located in Sangam town in northwest Mapo. Neighboring districts include Yongsan, Jung, Seodaemun and Eunpyeong Districts.
Mapo District Office is located in Seongsan-2 precinct, near World Cup Stadium (5 minutes on foot). Seoul Metropolitan Subway Line 6 passes near the office, and it has a station name "Mapo-gu Office" 150 metres (490 ft) east of the office.
The district office has 5 Bureaus, 1 Community Health Center, 36 Divisions, 1 Room, 1 Task Force Team, 16 Community Service Centers. Mapo District Office employs about 1,300 personnels. The entire office is headed by Administrator. Current Administrator is Hong-seop Park (2017).
Mapo District was formed in 1944 from portions of Seodaemun and Yongsan Districts. The dong structure was revised in 1985 and 2008. Roughly 53% of Mapo District's area is taken up by residences, many of which are high-rise apartment buildings. Much of the remaining area (43%) is greenspace, including the World Cup Park and additional parkland along the Han River.
Mapo District recently revamped its precincts (2008). The revision aimed to merge some precincts into one big precincts. This effectively reduces number of administrative office for precincts. As a result, the number of precinct offices decreased to 16 from 24. However, the administrative revamp did not change the address system. For example, let us suppose you live in Changjeon precinct. This precinct is now merged to Seogang precinct. The precinct name in your address is still retained as Changjeon precinct.
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