Bulgwang-dong
Bulgwang-dong is a neighbourhood (dong) of Eunpyeong-gu in Seoul, South Korea.[1][2] It originated from the fact that there are many large and small temples, including rocks and Bulgwangsa Temple, located at the foot of Bukhansan Mountain (Samgaksan Mountain).
Bulgwang-dong | |
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| Korean transcription(s) | |
| • Hangul | 불광동 |
| • Hanja | 佛光洞 |
| • Revised Romanization | Bulgwang-dong |
| • McCune–Reischauer | Pulkwang-tong |
 Bulgwang 2-dong Community Service Center | |
| Country | South Korea |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.51 km2 (1.74 sq mi) |
| Population (2001)[1] | |
| • Total | 78,415 |
| • Density | 17,387/km2 (45,030/sq mi) |
References
- "불광동 (Bulgwang-dong 佛光洞)" (in Korean). Doosan Encyclopedia. Retrieved 2008-04-17.
- "The origin of the dong's name" (in Korean). Eunpyeong-gu website. Retrieved 2008-04-18.
External links
- Eunpyeong-gu official website
- (in Korean) Eunpyeong-gu map at the Eunpyeong-gu official website
- (in Korean) Bulgwang 1-dong resident office website
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