Paldal District (Korean: 팔달구; RR: Paldal-gu) is the central district of the city of Suwon in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea.
Paldal District
팔달구 | |
|---|---|
| Korean transcription(s) | |
| • Hanja | 八達區 |
| • Revised Romanization | Paldal-gu |
| • McCune–Reischauer | P'aldal-ku |
 Map of Gyeonggi highlighting Paldal District. | |
| Country | South Korea |
| Region | Sudogwon (Gijeon) |
| Province | Gyeonggi |
| City | Suwon |
| Area | |
• Total | 12.86 km2 (4.97 sq mi) |
| Population (2015) | |
• Total | 217,093 |
| • Dialect | Seoul |
| Website | Paldal-gu Office |
Administrative divisions
editPaldal District is divided into the following "dong"s.
- Godeung-dong (고등동)
- Hwaseo-dong (화서동), divided in turn into Hwaseo 1 and 2 dong
- Ingye-dong (인계동)
- Ji-dong (지동)
- Haenggung-dong (행궁동), divided in turn into Paldalno 1 to 3 Ga, Namchang-dong, Yeong-dong, Jung-dong, Gucheon-dong, Namsu-dong, Buksu-dong, Maehyang-dong, Sinpung-dong and Jangan-dong
- Maegyo-dong (매교동), divided in turn into Maegyo-dong and Gyo-dong
- Maesan-dong (매산동), divided in turn into Maesanno 1 to 3 Ga
- Uman-dong (우만동), divided in turn into Uman 1 and 2 dong
Cultural assets
editThe area contains the historic Gyo-dong area, in which Suwon Hyanggyo, the old City Hall, and Bugugwon lie, and Paldalmun, the south gate of Hwaseong Fortress is also here.
Critical Infrastructure
edit- Gyeonggi-do Provincial Office
- Suwon City Hall
- Paldal-gu office
- Gyeonggi-do Culture ＆ Art Center
- Suwon World Cup Stadium
See also
editExternal links
edit- City government website (in Korean)
- Paldal District website (in Korean)