Danwon District
Danwon District
단원구 | |
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| Korean transcription(s) | |
| • Hanja | 檀園區 |
| • Revised Romanization | Danwon-gu |
| • McCune–Reischauer | Tanwŏn-gu |
Map of Gyeonggi Province highlighting Danwon District. | |
| Coordinates: 37°19′08″N 126°48′43″E / 37.319°N 126.812°E | |
| Country | South Korea |
| Region | Sudogwon (SCA) |
| Province | Gyeonggi |
| City | Ansan |
| Administrative divisions | 12 dong |
| Area | |
• Total | 91.23 km2 (35.22 sq mi) |
| Population (July 31, 2013) | |
• Total | 371,434 |
| • Density | 4,100/km2 (11,000/sq mi) |
| • Dialect | Seoul |
| Website | Danwon District Office |
Danwon District (Korean: 단원구; RR: Danwon-gu) is a district of Ansan, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. The name "Danwon" came from the nickname of Kim Hong Do, a famous Korean artist of the 18th century. The previous name of Kim Hong Do's hometown was "Ansan"; the residents wanted to rename the district so that it related to their great artist Kim Hong-do.