Hwayang-dong
Place in South Korea
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Hwayang-dong (Korean: 화양동) is a dong (neighborhood) located in west Gwangjin District, Seoul, South Korea.[1][2] It was incorporated into Gwangjin District on August 13, 1949. It is a mixed residential and small business area. Mojin-dong is also administered by Hwayang-dong and contains Konkuk University.
McCune–ReischauerHwayang-tong
CountrySouth Korea
Hwayang-dong | |
|---|---|
| Korean transcription(s) | |
| • Hangul | 화양동 |
| • Hanja | 華陽洞 |
| • Revised Romanization | Hwayang-dong |
| • McCune–Reischauer | Hwayang-tong |
Hwayang-dong, Seoul | |
 Interactive map of Hwayang-dong | |
| Coordinates: 37°32′26″N 127°04′21″E | |
| Country | South Korea |
| Area | |
• Total | 1.13 km2 (0.44 sq mi) |
| Population (2001)[1] | |
• Total | 25,570 |
| • Density | 22,600/km2 (58,600/sq mi) |
Name origin
The name "Hwayang-dong" is derived from Hwayangjeong (華陽亭), which was established during the Joseon period.
