Seongbuk-dong
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Seongbuk-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Seongbuk-gu in Seoul, South Korea.[1][2]
Quick Facts Korean transcription(s), • Hangul ...
Seongbuk-dong | |
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Korean transcription(s) | |
• Hangul | 성북동 |
• Hanja | 城北洞 |
• Revised Romanization | Seongbuk-dong |
• McCune–Reischauer | Songbuk-tong |
Coordinates: 37°35′49″N 126°59′37″E | |
Country | South Korea |
Area | |
• Total | 2.68 km2 (1.03 sq mi) |
Population (2001)[1] | |
• Total | 16,444 |
• Density | 6,100/km2 (16,000/sq mi) |
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Seongbuk-dong is a village located in the north of Seoul, nestled in the hills overlooking the city. A large proportion of the residences are owned by wealthy households. It is also where many ambassadorial residences are located (among them, the residences of the Chinese, Australian and Canadian ambassadors).