Huam-dong
Huam-dong | |
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| Korean transcription(s) | |
| • Hangul | 후암동 |
| • Hanja | 厚岩洞 |
| • Revised Romanization | Huam-dong |
| • McCune–Reischauer | Huam-tong |
 Huam-dong Community Service Center | |
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| Country | South Korea |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.86 km2 (0.33 sq mi) |
| Population (2013)[1] | |
| • Total | 19,697 |
| • Density | 23,000/km2 (59,000/sq mi) |
Huam-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Yongsan-gu in Seoul, South Korea.[2][3]
Etymology[edit]
The name of Huam-dong originates from a large round and thick rock called Dutubawi that used to exist in the village. This rock was a place where descendants of esteemed individuals would come to pray for offspring.
Education[edit]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "용산통계 > 인구현황 - 상세보기". Archived from the original on 2013-09-25. Retrieved 2013-09-21.
- ^ "후암동 (Huam-dong 洞)" (in Korean). Doosan Encyclopedia. Retrieved 2008-04-21.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "The origin of Huam-dong" (in Korean). Yongsan-gu official site. Archived from the original on 2006-05-26. Retrieved 2008-04-21.
- ^ "Home". seoulsamkwang.es.kr.
- ^ "서울후암초등학교에 오신 것을 환영합니다". Archived from the original on 2014-05-16. Retrieved 2013-09-21.
External links[edit]
- (in Korean) Yongsan-gu official website
- Yongsan-gu official website
- (in Korean) Huam-dong resident office website
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