List of districts of Seoul
# List of districts of Seoul

The districts of Seoul are the twenty-five gu ("districts"; hangeul: 구; hanja: 區) comprising Seoul, South Korea. The gu vary greatly in area (from 10 to 47 $km^2)$ and population (from less than 140,000 to 630,000). Songpa-gu is the most populated, while Seocho-gu has the largest area. Gu are similar to London's or New York's boroughs or Tokyo's 23 special wards. Each gu's government handles many of the functions that are handled by city governments in other jurisdictions. This city-like standing is underscored by the fact that each gu has its own legislative council, mayor and sister cities.

Each gu is further divided into dong or neighborhoods. Some gu have only a few dong while others (like Jongno-gu) have a very large number of distinct neighborhoods.

## List by population and area

2014 estimate by Seoul Statistics.

| Name | Population | Area | Population density |
| - | - | - | - |
| Dobong-gu (도봉구; 道峰區) | 355,712 | 20.70 $km^2$ | $17184/km^2$ |
| Dongdaemun-gu (동대문구; 東大門區) | 376,319 | 14.21 $km^2$ | $26483/km^2$ |
| Dongjak-gu (동작구; 銅雀區) | 419,261 | 16.35 $km^2$ | $25643/km^2$ |
| Eunpyeong-gu (은평구; 恩平區) | 503,243 | 29.70 $km^2$ | $16944/km^2$ |
| Gangbuk-gu (강북구; 江北區) | 338,410 | 23.60 $km^2$ | $14339/km^2$ |
| Gangdong-gu (강동구; 江東區) | 481,332 | 24.59 $km^2$ | $19574/km^2$ |
| Gangnam-gu (강남구; 江南區) | 583,446 | 39.50 $km^2$ | $14771/km^2$ |
| Gangseo-gu (강서구; 江西區) | 591,653 | 41.43 $km^2$ | $14281/km^2$ |
| Geumcheon-gu (금천구; 衿川區) | 258,030 | 13.02 $km^2$ | $19818/km^2$ |
| Guro-gu (구로구; 九老區) | 457,131 | 20.12 $km^2$ | $22720/km^2$ |
| Gwanak-gu (관악구; 冠岳區) | 531,960 | 29.57 $km^2$ | $17990/km^2$ |
| Gwangjin-gu (광진구; 廣津區) | 377,375 | 17.06 $km^2$ | $22120/km^2$ |
| Jongno-gu (종로구; 鍾路區) | 165,344 | 23.91 $km^2$ | $6915/km^2$ |
| Jung-gu (중구; 中區) | 136,227 | 9.96 $km^2$ | $13677/km^2$ |
| Jungnang-gu (중랑구; 中浪區) | 423,411 | 18.50 $km^2$ | $22887/km^2$ |
| Mapo-gu (마포구; 麻浦區) | 395,830 | 23.84 $km^2$ | $16604/km^2$ |
| Nowon-gu (노원구; 蘆原區) | 586,056 | 35.44 $km^2$ | $16536/km^2$ |
| Seocho-gu (서초구; 瑞草區) | 454,288 | 47.00 $km^2$ | $9666/km^2$ |
| Seodaemun-gu (서대문구; 西大門區) | 320,861 | 17.61 $km^2$ | $18220/km^2$ |
| Seongbuk-gu (성북구; 城北區) | 475,961 | 24.58 $km^2$ | $19364/km^2$ |
| Seongdong-gu (성동구; 城東區) | 303,891 | 16.86 $km^2$ | $19364/km^2$ |
| Songpa-gu (송파구; 松坡區) | 671,794 | 33.88 $km^2$ | $19829/km^2$ |
| Yangcheon-gu (양천구; 陽川區) | 490,708 | 17.40 $km^2$ | $28202/km^2$ |
| Yeongdeungpo-gu (영등포구; 永登浦區) | 421,436 | 24.53 $km^2$ | $17180/km^2$ |
| Yongsan-gu (용산구; 龍山區) | 249,914 | 21.87 $km^2$ | $11427/km^2$ |
| Seoul (서울) | 10,369,593 | 605.21 $km^2$ | $17134/km^2$ |

## General information

| Name | Dong | General Information | Points of Interest |
| - | - | - | - |
| Dobong-gu | Dobong-dong Banghak-dong Ssangmun-dong Chang-dong | Located in the northeastern part of the city, Dobong is a largely residential district, which has been part of Seoul since 1963. Located next to its namesake Dobongsan, the district is expected to benefit from urban development projects near Chang-dong station. | Dobongsan |
| Dongdaemun-gu | Cheongnyangni-dong Dapsimni-dong Hoegi-dong Hwigyeong-dong Imun-dong Jegi-dong Jangan-dong Jeonnong-dong Sinseol-dong Yongdu-dong | Despite its name (Large East Gate), Dongdaemun district does not include the East gate of Seoul, also known as Dongdaemun (and by its official name Heunginjimun). Incorportated into Seoul in 1936, the heart of the district is Cheongnyangni station, one of the main train stations in Seoul, built in 1911. | Cheongnyangni Station Gyeongdong Market Hongneung Park(Arboretum) |
| Dongjak-gu | Bon-dong Daebang-dong Dongjak-dong Heukseok-dong Noryangjin-dong Sadang-dong Sangdo-dong Sindaebang-dong | Located just south of the Han river, Dongjak-gu is mostly residential, but also includes the commercial Noryangjin area. The small Seodalsan mountain, where the Seoul National Cemetery is located, is located in the middle of the district. | Seoul National Cemetery Noryangjin Fish Market Boramae Park Sayuksin Park |
| Eunpyeong-gu | Bulgwang-dong Daejo-dong Eungam-dong Galhyeon-dong Gusan-dong Jeungsan-dong Jingwan-dong Nokbeon-dong Sinsa-dong Susaek-dong Yeokchon-dong | Separated administratively from Seodaemun-gu in 1977, Eunpyeong-gu is located just east of the city of Goyang, and despite being part of Seoul, is partly isolated from the rest of the city by a mountain range on its east side. | Bongsan Park Gupabal Fall |
| Gangbuk-gu | Mia-dong Beon-dong Suyu-dong Ui-dong | Incorporated into Seoul in 1949, Gangbuk-gu is a separate district (from Seongbuk-gu) since 1995. The district is notorious for its proximity with Bukhansan, the tallest mountain near Seoul. The district is mostly residential, although the areas near Miasageori station and Suyu station are very active. | Dream Forest Bukhansan National Park |
| Gangdong-gu | Gangil-dong Godeok-dong Gil-dong Dunchon-dong Myeongil-dong Sangil-dong Seongnae-dong Amsa-dong Cheonho-dong | | Saetmaeul Park Cheonhodong Park Dunchun-dong Marsh Area Kildong Ecological Park |
| Gangnam-gu | Apgujeong-dong Cheongdam-dong Daechi-dong Dogok-dong Gaepo-dong Irwon-dong Jagok-dong Nonhyeon-dong Samseong-dong Segok-dong Sinsa-dong Suseo-dong Yeoksam-dong Yulhyeon-dong | | COEX Mall Teheranno Gangnam Station Bongeunsa Temple Garosu-gil Yangjaecheon Dosan Park Kukkiwon |
| Gangseo-gu | Banghwa-dong Deungchon-dong Gaehwa-dong Gayang-dong Gonghang-dong Gwahae-dong Hwagok-dong Magok-dong Naebalsan-dong Oebalsan-dong Ogok-dong Osoe-dong Yeomchang-dong | | Gimpo International Airport Heojun Museum Maewha Park |
| Geumcheon-gu | Gasan-dong Doksan-dong Siheung-dong | | Anyangcheon |
| Guro-gu | Cheonwang-dong Gaebong-dong Garibong-dong Gocheok-dong Gung-dong Guro-dong Hang-dong Onsu-dong Oryu-dong Sindorim-dong | | Gocheok Sky Dome Pureun Arboretum Sindorim Station |
| Gwanak-gu | Bongcheon-dong Namhyeon-dong Sillim-dong | Incorporated in 1963, and designated as a distinct district in 1973, Gwanak district is mostly residential, and gets its name from the nearby Gwanaksan mountain. Korea's best university, Seoul National University, is located in the district. | Seoul National University Kyujanggak Gwaneumsa Nakseongdae Gwanaksan Horim Museum |
| Gwangjin-gu | Gunja-dong Guui-dong Gwangjang-dong Hwayang-dong Jayang-dong Junggok-dong Neung-dong | | Techno Mart Achasan Park Children's Grand Park, Seoul Dong Seoul Bus Terminal Ttukseom Resort |
| Jongno-gu | Cheongun-dong Hyoja-dong Sajik-dong Samcheong-dong Buam-dong Pyeongchang-dong Muak-dong Gyonam-dong Gahoe-dong Ihwa-dong Hyehwa-dong Sejongno-dong Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong Jongno-5.6 ga-dong Changsin-dong Sungin-dong | | Cheongwadae Heunginjimun Dongmyo Park Gwanghwamun Plaza Jogyesa Naksan Park Gyeongbokgung Changdeokgung Cheonggyecheon Jongmyo National Folk Museum of Korea Bukchon Hanok Village |
| Jung-gu | Sogong-dong Hoehyeon-dong Myeong-dong Pil-dong Jangchung-dong Gwanghui-dong Euljiro-dong Sindang-dong Dasan-dong Yaksu-dong Cheonggu-dong Sindang 5(o)-dong Donghwa-dong Hwanghak-dong Jungnim-dong | Jung-gu is the central district of Seoul, and stretches from Seoul Station on the West to a bit further past Dongdaemun (The Great East Gate) on the East. It takes Cheonggyecheon as its northernmost border, and it stretches south, consuming Myeong-dong and much of Namsan, including Namsan Tower. | Seoul City Hall Seoul Station Deoksugung Dongdaemun Design Plaza Namdaemun Myeongdong Hwangudan Park N Seoul Tower Seoul Museum of Art |
| Jungnang-gu | Junghwa-dong Mangu-dong Muk-dong Myeonmok-dong Sangbong-dong Sinnae-dong | | Yongma Land Nadeuri Park |
| Mapo-gu | Ahyeon-dong Changjeon-dong Daeheung-dong Dangin-dong Dohwa-dong Donggyo-dong Gongdeok-dong Gusu-dong Hajung-dong Hapjeong-dong Hyeonseok-dong Jung-dong Mangwon-dong Mapo-dong Nogosan-dong Sangam-dong Sangsu-dong Seogyo-dong Seongsan-dong Singongdeok-dong Sinjeong-dong Sinsu-dong Tojeong-dong Yeomni-dong Yeonnam-dong Yonggang-dong | | Digital Media City Seoul World Cup Stadium Hongdae area Gyeongui Line Forest Park |
| Nowon-gu | Gongneung-dong Hagye-dong Junggye-dong Sanggye-dong Wolgye-dong | Located between Mount Buramsan and Mount Suraksan to the east, and the Jungnangcheon stream to the west, Nowon district is mostly a residential district, which is also known for its many universities, including Seoul National University of Science and Technology, Kwangwoon University or Seoul Women's University. | Seoul National University of Technology Seoul Women's University |
| Seocho-gu | Bangbae-dong Banpo-dong Jamwon-dong Naegok-dong Seocho-dong Sinwon-dong Umyeon-dong Wonji-dong Yangjae-dong Yeomgok-dong | Seoul's largest district is part of the "greater Gangnam" and is one of the busiest areas in Seoul, especially on the eastern part of the district. Seoul's largest bus terminal, Seoul Express Bus Terminal is located in the affluent Banpo-dong. However, Seocho's southern half is barely populated as it is mostly mountaineous. | Samsung Town Yangjae Citizens' Forest Seoul Arts Center Seoul Express Bus Terminal Some Sevit |
| Seodaemun-gu | Daesin-dong Bongwon-dong Daehyeon-dong Sinchon-dong Bukgajwa-dong Bugahyeon-dong Changcheon-dong Cheonyeon-dong Hyeonjeo-dong Naengcheon-dong Yeongcheon-dong Okcheon-dong Chungjeongno-dong Hap-dong Migeun-dong Hongeun-dong Hongje-dong Namgajwa-dong Yeonhui-dong | A heclectic district, center around Mount Ansan. The east part of the district is part of the historic downtown, while the southern part includes the university district of Ehwa University and Yonsei University. The Seodaemun prison and Independence Park are some of the most famous landmarks in Seodaemun. | Bongwonsa Seodaemun prison Dongnimmun Yonsei University Ewha Womans University Sinchon Independence Park |
| Seongbuk-gu | Anam-dong Bomun-dong Donam-dong Dongseon-dong Dongsomun-dong Gireum-dong Jangwi-dong Jeongneung-dong Jongam-dong Samseon-dong Sangwolgok-dong Seokgwan-dong Seongbuk-dong Wolgok-dong Hawolgok-dong | Long-inhabited, Seongbuk district it located just North-East of the city center. The prestigious Korea University is located in the South of the district. While the majority of the district is made up for middle-class residential areas, the district is noted for the gap between the slum-like Bukjeong village, and the expensive residences of Seongbuk-dong. | Korea University |
| Seongdong-gu | Doseon-dong Hongik-dong Eungbong-dong Haengdang-dong Geumho-dong Majang-dong Oksu-dong Sageun-dong Seongsu 1ga 1 dong Seongsu 1ga 2 dong Seongsu 2ga 1-dong Seongsu 2ga 3-dong Songjeong-dong Yongdap-dong Wangsimni-dong Sangwangsimni-dong Hawangsimni-dong | A diverse district located just east of the historical city center, Seongdong is mostly a middle-class residential neighborhood. At its center is Wangsimni Station a major subway and train station. On the southern end of the district is located Seoul Forest and the nearby Seongsu-dong, an historically manufacturing neighborhood which is currently being gentrified. | Eungbongsan Seoul Forest Wangsimni Station |
| Songpa-gu | Bangi-dong Garak-dong Geoyeo-dong Jamsil-dong Jangji-dong Macheon-dong Munjeong-dong Ogeum-dong Pungnap-dong Samjeon-dong Seokchon-dong Sincheon-dong Songpa-dong | The Songpa district, mostly developed during the 1980s, is today the most populated in Seoul. Famous for its sprawling apartment complexes, it hosted most of the competitions during the 1988 Summer Olympics at the Seoul Sports Complex and the Olympic Park. Lotte World Tower, the world's fifth tallest building, is located in the Jamsil neighborhood of the district. | Olympic Park Bangi-dong Marsh Area Lotte World Lotte World Tower Seokchon Lake Seoul Sports Complex Garak Market Tancheon Wiryeseong |
| Yangcheon-gu | Mok-dong Sinjeong-dong Sinwol-dong | Located South of the Han River and on the Western part of time, Yangcheon is a mostly residential district, and is amongst the smallest in Seoul. The Mokdong area is famous for its expensive apartment complexes and private educational institutions, as well as its sports complex. | Mokdong Statium Hyperion Tower SBS Headquarters CBS Headquarters |
| Yeongdeungpo-gu | Dangsan-dong Daerim-dong Dorim-dong Mullae-dong Singil-dong Yangpyeong-dong Yeongdeungpo-dong Yeouido-dong | Located in the South-West part of the city, Yeongdeungpo is home to a large Chinese community. Yeouido, a large island which is home to the National Assembly of Korea and to the city's financial district and many of its tallest skyscrapers, is also part of Yeongdeungpo. | Bamseom Yeouido Yeouido Park National Assembly of South Korea Seonyudo 63 Building International Financial Center Seoul |
| Yongsan-gu | Cheongpa-dong Hangangno-dong Hannam-dong Huam-dong Hyochang-dong Ichon-dong Itaewon Namyoung-dong Seobinggo-dong Wonhyoro-dong Yongmun-dong Yongsan-dong | Geographically located in the center of Seoul, Yongsan is known for Mount Namsan, and the Yongsan Garrison. A cosmopolitan district, it includes Itaewon and the Ichon Japanese Village. Yongsan Station, a major train station, is also located in the district. | Itaewon War Memorial of Korea National Museum of Korea Yongsan Electronics Market Yongsan Garrison Yongsan Park Yongsan Station |
