Sillim-dong
| Sillim-dong | |
|---|---|
| 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 is 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 is among the busiest in the country.[3]
Administrative divisions
As of September, 2008, there are 11 administrative neighborhoods (dong) in Sillim.
| Name | Hangul | Hanja | 
|---|---|---|
| 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 Sillim Station
- Street Nambu, Street Sillim
See also
References
- 1 2 "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
Coordinates: 37°29′15″N 126°55′38″E / 37.4874°N 126.9271°E
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