Bulgwang-dong

Coordinates: 37°37′08″N 126°55′48″E / 37.619°N 126.930°E / 37.619; 126.930
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Bulgwang-dong
Korean transcription(s)
 • Hangul불광동
 • Hanja
 • Revised RomanizationBulgwang-dong
 • McCune–ReischauerPulkwang-tong
Bulgwang 2-dong Community Service Center
Bulgwang 2-dong Community Service Center
CountrySouth Korea
Area
 • Total4.51 km2 (1.74 sq mi)
Population
 (2023)[1]
 • Total78,415
 • Density37,780/km2 (97,800/sq mi)

Bulgwang-dong is a neighbourhood (dong) of Eunpyeong-gu in Seoul, South Korea.[1][2]

Etymology[edit]

Bulgwang-dong is a neighborhood nestled at the foot of Bukhansan Mountain, also known as Samgaksan Mountain. This picturesque area is renowned for its collection of temples, both large and small, including Rocks Temple and Bulgwangsa Temple. The name "Bulgwang-dong" holds significance as it symbolizes the belief that the divine light of Buddha illuminates this sacred place.

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "불광동 (Bulgwang-dong 佛光洞)" (in Korean). Doosan Encyclopedia. Retrieved 2008-04-17.[permanent dead link]
  2. ^ "The origin of the dong's name" (in Korean). Eunpyeong-gu website. Retrieved 2008-04-18. [dead link]

External links[edit]

37°37′08″N 126°55′48″E / 37.619°N 126.930°E / 37.619; 126.930