Tonggyo-dong

Tonggyo-dong is a locality in Mapo-gu, Seoul, Gyeonggi. Tonggyo-dong is situated nearby to the neighborhood Sinchon, as well as near Hongdae Street.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Seoul Korea Temple and Hongik University.

Seoul Korea Temple

Church

The Seoul Korea Temple is the 37th operating temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Located in Seoul, South Korea, the temple was announced on April 1, 1981, by church president Spencer W.

Hongik University

Railway stop

Photo: LERK, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Hongik University station is a station on Seoul Subway Line 2, AREX and the Gyeongui–Jungang Line. As its name indicates, it serves the nearby Hongik University.

Sogang University is a private Jesuit research university in Mapo, Seoul, South Korea. Sogang University was established on April 18, 1960 by the Society of Jesus, with the school being the oldest and only Jesuit institution of higher education in the country.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Seodaemun-Mapo and Sinchon.

Seodaemun-Mapo

Photo: titicat, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Seodaemun and Mapo are districts in northwestern Seoul, by the banks of the Han River. They're most notable for their colleges and universities, resulting in a distinctly youthful culture, especially in the twin subdistricts of Hongdae and Sinchon, separated by a single subway stop, a 10-minute bus ride, or a 20-minute walk.

Sinchon

Neighborhood

Photo: ajay, CC BY 2.0.

Sinchon is a region of South Korea surrounding Sinchon-dong, Changcheon-dong, Nogosan-dong and Daeheung-dong. It is known for its numerous universities including Yonsei University, Ewha Womans University, Sogang University, Hongik University, as well as its vibrant nightlife.

Hongdae Street

Neighborhood

Photo: IMKSv, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Hongdae is a neighborhood in Mapo District, Seoul, South Korea, near Hongik University, after which it is named. The neighborhood is known for its urban arts and indie music culture, local shops, clubs, cafés and entertainment.

Tonggyo-dong

Type: Locality
Also known as: “Tonggyo-jŏng” and “동교동”
Location: Mapo-gu, Seoul, Gyeonggi, South Korea, East Asia, Asia
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Latitude

37.55706° or 37° 33′ 25″ north

Longitude

126.92779° or 126° 55′ 40″ east

Elevation

22 metres (72 feet)

Open location code

8Q98HW4H+R4

GeoNames ID

1834268

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