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Mapo-gu
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| Mapo-gu | |
| Hangul: |
마포구
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| Hanja: |
麻浦區
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| Revised Romanization: | Mapo-gu |
| McCune-Reischauer: | Map'o-ku |
| Statistics | |
| Area: | 23.87 km² |
| Population: | 388,164 |
| Pop. density: | 16,261.6 people/km² |
| Administrative divisions: | 24 dong |
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Mapo-gu is a gu, or district, of Seoul, South Korea. It lies north of the Han River. It is the site of several universities and governmental headquarters, and is especially well-known for the Hongdae club district. It is crossed by Seoul Metropolitan Subway Line 1, Line 5, and Line 6. The Seoul World Cup Stadium is located in the north. Neighboring districts include Yongsan-gu, Jung-gu, Seodaemun-gu and Eunpyeong-gu.
The name "Mapo" comes from the name of an old ferry across the Han River, and can roughly be translated as "hemp ferry." Mapo-gu was formed in 1944 from portions of Seodaemun-gu and Yongsan-gu. The dong structure was most recently revised in 1985.
Roughly 53% of Mapo-gu's area is taken up by residences, many of which are high-rise apartment buildings. Much of the remaining area (43%) is greenspace, including the World Cup Park and additional parkland along the Han River.[1]
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Institutions of higher education in Mapo-gu include Sogang University and Hongik University. High schools include Seoul Girls' High School.
Mapo-gu is divided into 24 dong, or precincts:
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Dobong-gu · Dongdaemun-gu · Dongjak-gu · Eunpyeong-gu · Gangbuk-gu · Gangdong-gu · Gangnam-gu · Gangseo-gu · Geumcheon-gu · Guro-gu · Gwanak-gu · Gwangjin-gu · Jongno-gu · Jung-gu · Jungnang-gu · Mapo-gu · Nowon-gu · Seocho-gu · Seodaemun-gu · Seongbuk-gu · Seongdong-gu · Songpa-gu · Yangcheon-gu · Yeongdeungpo-gu · Yongsan-gu