Seongdong District
Seongdong
성동구 | |
|---|---|
| 성동구 · 城東區 | |
Seongdong District skyline from Hanyang University Seoul campus Buildings near the Ttukseom station View of the district from Maebong mountain | |
Location of Seongdong District in Seoul | |
| Coordinates: 37°33′48″N 127°02′13″E / 37.56333°N 127.03694°E | |
| Country | South Korea |
| Region | Sudogwon |
| Special City | Seoul |
| Administrative dong | 20 |
| Government | |
| • Body | Seongdong-gu Council |
| • Mayor | Chong Won-oh (Democratic) |
| • MNAs | List of MNAs |
| Area | |
• Total | 16.85 km2 (6.51 sq mi) |
| Population (October, 2022,
September 2024) | |
• Total | 275,403 |
| • Density | 16,000/km2 (42,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+9 (Korea Standard Time) |
| Postal code | 04700 – 04899 |
| Area code(s) | +82-2-2200,400 |
| Website | Seongdong District official website |
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Seongdong District (Korean: 성동구; RR: Seongdong-gu) is one of the 25 districts which make up the city of Seoul, South Korea. It is situated on the north bank of the Han River. It is divided into 20 dong (neighbourhoods). The district is home to Hanyang University, one of the most prestigious universities in South Korea.