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Songpa-dong

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Songpa-dong
Korean transcription(s)
 • Hangul송파동
 • Hanja松坡洞
 • Revised RomanizationSongpa-dong
 • McCune–ReischauerSongp'a-tong
CountrySouth Korea
Area
 • Total
1.32 km2 (0.51 sq mi)
Population
 (2013)[1]
 • Total
49,917
 • Density38,000/km2 (98,000/sq mi)

Songpa-dong (Korean송파동) is a neighbourhood, dong, of Songpa District, Seoul, South Korea.[2] There are three assumptions on the etymology of the name. One is that it may come from "Songpa Naruteo" (송파나루터 Songpa ferry)[3]

Education

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Schools located in Songpa-dong:

  • Joongdae Elementary School
  • Songpa Elementary School
  • Garak Middle School
  • Ilsin Girls' Middle School
  • Garak High School
  • Jamsil Girls' High School
  • Ilshin Girls' Commercial High School

Transportation

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "최근인구현황(주민등록인구)". Archived from the original on 2020-11-28.
  2. ^ 송파동 (Songpa-dong 松坡洞) (in Korean). Doosan Encyclopedia. Retrieved 2008-04-15.[permanent dead link]
  3. ^ "The origin of the name and timetable of Songpa-dong (동명 유래/연혁)" (in Korean). The resident center of Songpa 1-dong. Retrieved 2008-04-15.
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