List of districts of Seoul


The Districts of Seoul are the twenty-five gu comprising Seoul, South Korea. The gu vary greatly in area and population. Songpa is the most populated, while Seocho has the largest area. Gu are similar to London's or New York's boroughs or Tokyo's 23 special wards, and a 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 have a very large number of distinct neighborhoods.

List by population and area

2014 estimate by Seoul Statistics.
NamePopulationAreaPopulation density
Dobong-gu 355,71220.70 km²17184/km²
Dongdaemun-gu 376,31914.21 km²26483/km²
Dongjak-gu 419,26116.35 km²25643/km²
Eunpyeong-gu 503,24329.70 km²16944/km²
Gangbuk-gu 338,41023.60 km²14339/km²
Gangdong-gu 481,33224.59 km²19574/km²
Gangnam-gu 583,44639.50 km²14771/km²
Gangseo-gu 591,65341.43 km²14281/km²
Geumcheon-gu 258,03013.02 km²19818/km²
Guro-gu 457,13120.12 km²22720/km²
Gwanak-gu 531,96029.57 km²17990/km²
Gwangjin-gu 377,37517.06 km²22120/km²
Jongno-gu 165,34423.91 km²6915/km²
Jung-gu 136,2279.96 km²13677/km²
Jungnang-gu 423,41118.50 km²22887/km²
Mapo-gu 395,83023.84 km²16604/km²
Nowon-gu 586,05635.44 km²16536/km²
Seocho-gu 454,28847.00 km²9666/km²
Seodaemun-gu 320,86117.61 km²18220/km²
Seongbuk-gu 475,96124.58 km²19364/km²
Seongdong-gu 303,89116.86 km²19364/km²
Songpa-gu 671,79433.88 km²19829/km²
Yangcheon-gu 490,70817.40 km²28202/km²
Yeongdeungpo-gu 421,43624.53 km²17180/km²
Yongsan-gu 249,91421.87 km²11427/km²
Seoul 10,369,593605.21 km²17134/km²

General information

NameDongGeneral InformationPoints of InterestImageLocation
Dobong-gu
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, Dongdaemun district does not include the East gate of Seoul, also known as Dongdaemun. 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
  • 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 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
  • 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-guNot subdivided into dongs
  • 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 fifrth 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