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Paldal District

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Paldal District
팔달구
Korean transcription(s)
 • Hanja八達區
 • Revised RomanizationPaldal-gu
 • McCune–ReischauerP'aldal-ku
Map of Gyeonggi highlighting Paldal District.
Map of Gyeonggi highlighting Paldal District.
CountrySouth Korea
RegionSudogwon (Gijeon)
ProvinceGyeonggi
CitySuwon
Area
 • Total
12.86 km2 (4.97 sq mi)
Population
 (2015)
 • Total
217,093
 • Dialect
Seoul
WebsitePaldal-gu Office

Paldal District (Korean팔달구; RRPaldal-gu) is the central district of the city of Suwon in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea.

Administrative divisions

Paldal District is divided into the following "dong"s.

  • Godeung-dong (고등동)
  • Hwaseo-dong (화서동), divided in turn into Hwaseo 1 and 2 dong
  • Ingye-dong (인계동)
  • Ji-dong (지동)
  • Haenggung-dong (행궁동), divided in turn into Paldalno 1 to 3 Ga, Namchang-dong, Yeong-dong, Jung-dong, Gucheon-dong, Namsu-dong, Buksu-dong, Maehyang-dong, Sinpung-dong and Jangan-dong
  • Maegyo-dong (매교동), divided in turn into Maegyo-dong and Gyo-dong
  • Maesan-dong (매산동), divided in turn into Maesanno 1 to 3 Ga
  • Uman-dong (우만동), divided in turn into Uman 1 and 2 dong

Cultural assets

The area contains the historic Gyo-dong area, in which Suwon Hyanggyo, the old City Hall, and Bugugwon lie, and Paldalmun, the south gate of Hwaseong Fortress is also here.

Critical Infrastructure

  • Gyeonggi-do Provincial Office
  • Suwon City Hall
  • Paldal-gu office
  • Gyeonggi-do Culture & Art Center
  • Suwon World Cup Stadium

See also