Sillim-dong
Appearance
Sillim-dong | |
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Korean transcription(s) | |
• Hangul | 신림동 |
• Hanja | 新林洞 |
• Revised Romanization | Sillim-dong |
• McCune–Reischauer | Sillim-tong |
Country | South Korea |
Area | |
• Total | 18.13 km2 (7.00 sq mi) |
Population (2001)[1] | |
• Total | 289,823 |
• Density | 15,985.82/km2 (41,403.1/sq mi) |
Sillim or Sillim-dong is a statutory division of Gwanak District, Seoul, South Korea. Seoul National University and Nokdu Street are located in the town.[1] Its name means "new forest", which was derived from the woods outstretched from Mt. Gwanak.[2] It consists 11 administrative neighbourhoods.
In a survey conducted in 2011 by the Ministry of Land, Transport and Maritime Affairs on 92 Administrative divisions across the country, it reported that the bus stops in Sillim-dong are among the busiest in the country.[3]
Administrative divisions
As of September, 2008, there are 11 administrative neighborhoods (dong) in Sillim.
Name | Hangul | Hanja |
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Seowon | 서원 | 書院 |
Sinwon | 신원 | 新源 |
Seorim | 서림 | 西林 |
Nangok | 난곡 | 蘭谷 |
Sinsa | 신사 | 新士 |
Sillim | 신림 | 新林 |
Samseong | 삼성 | 三聖 |
Nanhyang | 난향 | 蘭香 |
Jowon | 조원 | 棗園 |
Daehak | 대학 | 大學 |
Miseong | 미성 | 美星 |
Attractions
Traffic
- Sillim Station
- Street Nambu, Street Sillim
See also
References
- ^ a b "신림동 (Sillim-dong 新林洞)" (in Korean). Doosan Encyclopedia. Retrieved 2008-04-19.
- ^ "The origin of Sillim-dong" (in Korean). Gwanak-gu official site. Retrieved 2008-04-20.
- ^ "Gangnam Busiest Subway Station in Korea". Chosun Ilbo. 23 April 2012. Retrieved 25 April 2012.
External links
- Official website
- Map of the area at the official website
37°29′15″N 126°55′38″E / 37.4874°N 126.9271°E