Yangpyeong-dong (Korean: 양평동) is a dong (neighborhood) of Yeongdeungpo District, Seoul, South Korea.[1][2]
Yangpyeong-dong | |
|---|---|
| Korean transcription(s) | |
| • Hangul | 양평동 |
| • Hanja | 楊坪洞 |
| • Revised Romanization | Yangpyeong-dong |
| • McCune–Reischauer | Yangp'yŏng-dong |
 Yangpyeong 1-dong Community Service Center (Yeongdeungpo District) | |
| Country | South Korea |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.88 km2 (1.50 sq mi) |
| Population (2001)[1] | |
| • Total | 36,104 |
| • Density | 9,300/km2 (24,000/sq mi) |
Overview
editThe Yangpyeong area, historically was Yangpyeong-ri, Sangbuk-myeon, Geumcheon-hyeon, Gyeonggi-do during the Joseon period, underwent several administrative changes over the years. In 1914, it was a part of Buk-myeon, Siheung-gun Yangpyeong-ri, and by 1920, it fell under the jurisdiction of Yeongdeungpo-myeon, Siheung-gun. In 1931, it was officially renamed Yangpyeong-ri, Yeongdeungpo-eup, Siheung-gun, and in 1936, it was integrated into Gyeongseong-bu and designated as Yanghwajang (楊花町). Following the liberation in 1946, it was reorganized as Yangpyeong-dong, Yeongdeungpo District. Concurrently, Yanghwa-dong was also renamed Yanghwa-dong, Yeongdeungpo District when the term "jeong (町)" was replaced with "dong" in October 1946.
Outline
editYangpyeong-dong is bordered by Yangcheon District to the west, Dangsan-dong to the east, and Munnae-dong to the south.[3] Yangpyeong-dong was Yangpyeong-ri Sangbuk-myeon, Geumcheon-hyun, Gyeonggi-do during the Joseon era.
Education
editSee also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b 양평동 (Yangpyeong-dong 楊坪洞) (in Korean). Doosan Encyclopedia. Retrieved 2008-04-21.
- ^ "The origin of Yangpyeong-dong" (in Korean). Yeongdeungpo District official site. Archived from the original on 2008-05-29. Retrieved 2008-04-21.
- ^ 영등포구관내도 (in Korean). Yeongdeungpo District official site.
External links
edit- Yeongdeungpo District official website
- Yeongdeungpo District map at The Yeongdeungpo District official website
- (in Korean) Yangpyeong 1-dong resident office website
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