Jamwon-dong
| Jamwon-dong | |
|---|---|
| Korean transcription(s) | |
| • Hangul | 잠원동 |
| • Hanja | 蠶院洞 |
| • Revised Romanization | Jamwon-dong |
| • McCune–Reischauer | Chamwŏn-dong |
|
Jamwon-dong Community Service Center | |
 Jamwon-dong within Seocho-gu | |
| Country | South Korea |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.95 km2 (0.75 sq mi) |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 37,368 |
| • Density | 19,000/km2 (50,000/sq mi) |
Jamwon-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Seocho-gu in Seoul, South Korea.[1][2] Until 1988, Jamwon-dong was under the jurisdiction of Gangnam-gu. Jamwon-dong is popular for its mulberry trees and silkworms, whose cocoon is used to make fabric for clothing. Jamwon-dong also has an elementary school and Shindong middle school.
Education
- Middle Schools
- Elementary Schools
- Sindong Elementary School
Transportation
- Jamwon Station of
- Sinsa Station of
- Banpo Station of
- Nonhyeon Station of
See also
References
- ↑ "잠원동 (Jamwon-dong 蠶院洞)" (in Korean). Doosan Encyclopedia. Retrieved 2008-04-19.
- ↑ "The origin of Jamwon-dong" (in Korean). Seocho-gu official site. Retrieved 2008-04-19.
External links
- Seocho-gu official website
- Seocho-gu map at the Seocho-gu official website
- (Korean) The Jamwon-dong Resident office
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