Banpo-dong

Banpo-dong is a locality in , , . Banpo-dong is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Banpo Bridge and The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital.

Bridge
Photo: Bryan Dorrough, Public domain.
The is a major bridge for vehicular traffic over the in central , South Korea. It is a double-decked bridge, and is above the pedestrian Jamsu Bridge.

Hospital
The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital is the representative teaching and research hospital of the 's College of Medicine located in , South Korea.

Museum
Photo: Jinah78, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The is the flagship museum of Korean history and art in South Korea. Since its establishment in 1945, the museum has been committed to various studies and research activities in the fields of archaeology, history, and art, continuously developing a variety of exhibitions and education programs. is situated 4 km northwest of Banpo-dong.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Gangnam-Seocho and Yongsan.

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Gangnam and Seocho are districts in . Gangnam and Seocho are the bustling centers of modern Seoul, which is famous for their luxurious shopping, vibrant night views, and major business headquarters.

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is in 's geographic center, sandwiched between Seoul's two major cultural and economic centers, Gangnam and Jongno/Jung. The main area of interest here for travelers is Itaewon, the most international and foreigner-friendly neighborhood in Seoul, and one of the only places where you can find authentic Mexican, Turkish, Middle Eastern, and Indian food on the entire peninsula.

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Dongjak, Gwanak and Geumcheon are districts of south of the Han River. is a largely residential and educational region characterized by university districts, hillside neighborhoods, and industrial redevelopment zones.

Banpo-dong

Latitude
37.5027° or 37° 30′ 10″ north
Longitude
127.0159° or 127° 0′ 57″ east
Elevation
26 metres (85 feet)
Open location code
8Q99G238+39
Geo­Names ID
8692559
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

“Banpo-dong” goes by many names.
  • Korean: “반포1동”

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