Jowon-dong

Jowon-dong is a dong in Jangan-gu, , Gyeonggi-do, . Divided into two "dongs", namely Jowon-1-dong and Jowon-2-dong, Jowon-dong lies in the north of the city, backing onto , a mountain to the north.
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Wikipedia
  • Type: Quarter
  • Description: place in Sudogwon, South Korea
  • Also known as: “Chowŏn-dong” and “Jowon-dong, Suwon”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Suwon Sports Complex and Suwon Jungbu Police Station.

Sports venue
Photo: Jpbarrass, Public domain.
is a group of sports facilities in , South Korea. The complex consists of the Suwon Stadium, Suwon Baseball Stadium, and Suwon Gymnasium.

Police station
Photo: Hyolee2, CC BY-SA 3.0.

School
is a middle school located in , . As of 2010, the school had 1,023 students enrolled. The school was established on 8 June 1936 and opened on 1 September 1951.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Jeongja-dong and Ipbuk-dong.

Quarter
is a group of three administrative neighbourhoods of Jangan-gu, , , . is also a legal status neighbourhood, though the administrative neighbourhoods' boundaries are wider.

Quarter
is an administrative neighbourhood in Gwonseon-gu, , , . is divided into two different legal-status neighbourhoods, namely and Dangsu-dong, which are separated by the Hwanggujicheon—a stream which flows south from Wangsong Reservoir on their northern boundary with the city of , through Suwon, eventually to . is situated 5 km west of Jowon-dong.

is a modern and bustling city located in the heart of South Korea's Gyeonggi Province. With its blend of cutting-edge architecture, lush green spaces, and a rich cultural heritage, offers travelers a diverse range of experiences.

Jowon-dong

Latitude
37.30398° or 37° 18′ 14″ north
Longitude
127.01222° or 127° 0′ 44″ east
Elevation
80 metres (262 feet)
Open location code
8Q998236+HV
Open­Street­Map ID
node 7302517938
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­quarter
Geo­Names ID
6573023
Wiki­data ID
Q6296922
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From Chinese to Swedish—“Jowon-dong” goes by many names.
  • Chinese: “棗園洞”
  • Greek: “Τζόουον-ντονγκ”
  • Japanese: “棗園洞”
  • Korean: “Jowon-dong”
  • Korean: “조원동”
  • Persian: “جووون-دونگ”
  • Swedish: “Jowon-dong, Suwon”
  • Swedish: “Jowon-dong”

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Jowon Park and Jangangumin Hall.

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