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

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

References

  1. 1 2 "불광동 (Bulgwang-dong 佛光洞)" (in Korean). Doosan Encyclopedia. Retrieved 2008-04-17.
  2. "The origin of the dong's name" (in Korean). Eunpyeong-gu website. Retrieved 2008-04-18.

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


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