Jungnang District

Jungnang
중랑구
중랑구 · 中浪區
Sangbong-dong downtown
Sangbong-dong downtown
Flag of Jungnang
Location of Jungnang District in Seoul
Location of Jungnang District in Seoul
Coordinates: 37°36′23″N 127°05′33″E / 37.6064°N 127.0926°E / 37.6064; 127.0926
CountrySouth Korea
RegionSudogwon
Special CitySeoul
Administrative dong20
Government
 • BodyJungnang District Council
 • MayorRyu Gyeong-gi (Democratic)
 • MNAs
Area
 • Total18.50 km2 (7.14 sq mi)
Population
 (September 2024[1])
 • Total380,353
 • Density21,000/km2 (53,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+9 (Korea Standard Time)
Postal code
02000~02399
Area code02-400~
WebsiteJungnang District official website
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Jungnang District (Korean중랑구; RRJungnang-gu) is one of the 25 gu, or districts, of Seoul, South Korea. It is located on the north side of the Han River.[2]

It is characterized by a typical residential area with many natural green areas such as Yongma, Mangwoo, and Bonghwasan Mountain. It is also a transportation hub in northeastern Seoul as a gateway to Gyeonggi and Gangwon regions.[3]

  1. ^ "Population statistics". Korea Ministry of the Interior and Safety. 2024.
  2. ^ 중랑구 (Jungnang District 中浪區) (in Korean). Doosan Encyclopedia. Retrieved 2008-04-17.[permanent dead link]
  3. ^ 기본현황. www.jungnang.go.kr. Retrieved 2022-09-26.