Danwon District
단원구 | |
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Korean transcription(s) | |
• Hanja | 檀園區 |
• Revised Romanization | Danwon-gu |
• McCune–Reischauer | Tanwŏn-gu |
Coordinates: 37°19′08″N 126°48′43″E / 37.319°N 126.812°E | |
Country | South Korea |
Region | Sudogwon (SCA) |
Province | Gyeonggi |
City | Ansan |
Administrative divisions | 12 dong |
Area | |
• Total | 91.23 km2 (35.22 sq mi) |
Population (July 31, 2013) | |
• Total | 371,434 |
• Density | 4,100/km2 (11,000/sq mi) |
• Dialect | Seoul |
Website | Danwon District Office |
Danwon District (Korean: 단원구; RR: Danwon-gu) is a district of Ansan, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. The name "Danwon" came from the nickname of Kim Hong Do, a famous Korean artist of the 18th century. The previous name of Kim Hong Do's hometown was "Ansan"; the residents wanted to rename the district so that it related to their great artist Kim Hong-do.[1]