Gangdong District
Gangdong
강동구 | |
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| 강동구 · 江東區 | |
Gangdong-gu Office Graveyard of Munhuigong Yu Chang Amsa–dong Prehistoric Settlement Site Herb Astronomy Park Seongnae 1-dong Community service center Gangdong-gu Study Center | |
Location of Gangdong District in Seoul | |
| Coordinates: 37°31′48″N 127°07′26″E / 37.53000°N 127.12389°E | |
| Country | South Korea |
| Region | Sudogwon |
| Special City | Seoul |
| Administrative dong | 21 |
| Government | |
| • Body | Gangdong-gu Council |
| • Mayor | Lee Soo-Hee (People Power) |
| • MNAs | List of MNAs |
| Area | |
• Total | 24.587 km2 (9.493 sq mi) |
| Population (2024) | |
• Total | 465,807 |
| • Density | 19,000/km2 (49,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+9 (Korea Standard Time) |
| Postal code | 05200 – 05499 |
| Area code(s) | +82-2-400~ |
| Website | Gangdong District official website |
Gangdong District (Korean: 강동구; RR: Gangdong-gu) is one of the 25 districts that make up the city of Seoul. Gangdong, literally means "east of river". 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 thousand years old. On the site, you can find many potteries and houses. The pottery which has been found was made of ceramic and is circular and shaped into a point similar to corn.