Postal code 05200 ~ 05499 Population 465,958 (2010) | Region Sudogwon Administrative dong 21 Area 24.59 km² Local time Friday 5:49 PM | |
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Time zone Korea Standard Time (UTC+9) Weather 10°C, Wind W at 13 km/h, 22% Humidity University International Graduate School of English | ||
Gangdong District (Gangdong-gu) is one of the 25 gu which make up the city of Seoul, South Korea. Gangdong is literally "east of the (Han) River". It is located on the east side of the city.
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Map of Gangdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea
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.
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Education
Gangdong District is home to 25 elementary schools, 17 junior high schools and 12 senior high schools, including a specialized high school (Hanyoung Foreign Language High School), and a special education school (Jumong School).