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Gangdong-gu
Hangul 강동구
Hanja 江東區
Revised
Romanization
Gangdong-gu
McCune-
Reischauer
Kangdong ku
Statistics
Area 24.587 km2 (9.493 sq mi)
Population 472,244
Population density 19,207 /km² (49,750 /sq mi)
Mayor Haesik LEE(이해식)
Administrative divisions 21 administrative dong
Location map
Gangdong-gu SEOUL.PNG

Gangdong-gu (literally "district east of the river") is one of the 25 gu which make up the city of Seoul, South Korea. It is located on the east side of the city.

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 thousands years old. At this site, there are many kinds of pottery and houses. The pottery which has been found was made of ceramic and is circular and shaped into a point similar to corn.

The mayor of this district is Haesik LEE(이해식), who in June 2008 was elected as the short-term mayor until 2010.

Contents

Administrative divisions

Transportation

Railroad

(Gwangjin-gu) ← CheonhoGangdongGil-dongGubeundariMyeongilGodeokSangil-dong
GangdongDunchon-dong → (Songpa-gu)
AmsaCheonhoGangdong-gu Office → (Songpa-gu)

Sister cities

See also

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Gangdong-gu, Seoul

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