Nowon District, Seoul

Name: Nowon District
Address: Seoul, South Korea

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Nowon District is a residential district of Seoul, South Korea, located in the most northeastern part of the metropolitan city. It has the highest population density in Seoul, with 619,509 people living in the area of 35.44 km². ()

Local name: 노원구 Area: 13.68 mi²Coordinates: 37°39'15"N, 127°3'25"E

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노원구 (상계6.7동)Seoul South Korea

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Nowon District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Onggi Folk Museum, Bukhansan, Suraksan, Korea Military Academy.

2.3 miW
Museum, History museum
Onggi Folk Museum, Seoul
59 min walk • The Onggi Folk Museum, located in Seoul, South Korea is a private museum specializing in onggi, Korean earthenware which is used for storage and utilitarian purposes. It was established as the Goryeo Folk Museum in 1991 and later was changed to the current name.
3.5 miW
Triple-peaked mountain, a local landmark
Bukhansan, Seoul
90 min walk • Bukhansan, or Bukhan Mountain, is a mountain on the northern periphery of Seoul, South Korea. There are three major peaks, Baegundae 836.5 meters, Insubong 810.5 meters, Mangyeongdae 787.0 meters.
3.2 miNE
Scenic peak with temples and waterfalls
Suraksan, Seoul
82 min walk • Suraksan is a mountain in South Korea. It extends across the district of Nowon-gu in Seoul, the national capital, and the cities of Namyangju and Uijeongbu, in the province of Gyeonggi-do. It has an elevation of 637.7 m.
3.2 miSE
Universities and schools
Korea Military Academy, Seoul
82 min walk • Korea Military Academy is the leading South Korean institution for the education and training of officer cadets for the Republic of Korea Army. Along with the Korea Army Academy, it produces the largest number of senior officers in the Korean army.
1.9 miSE
Universities and schools
Seoul National University of Science and Technology, Seoul
50 min walk • Seoul National University of Science and Technology is a national university located in Nowon-gu, Seoul, South Korea. Seoul National University of Science and Technology originated from Public Eoeudong Vocational Continuing School.
2.3 miS
Universities and schools
Kwangwoon University, Seoul
60 min walk • Kwangwoon University is a comprehensive, coeducational and private research university in Seoul, South Korea, offering undergraduate and graduate programs.
2.7 miSE
Sport, Sport venue
Taereung International Skating Rink, Seoul
70 min walk • Taereung International Skating Rink is a speed skating oval in South Korea, used for training and competitions, operated by the Korean Olympic Committee.
3.4 miS
Neighbourhood
Seokgwan-dong, Seoul
86 min walk • Seokgwan-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Seongbuk-gu in Seoul, South Korea.
3 miSW
Neighbourhood
Songjung-dong, Seoul
78 min walk • Songjung-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Gangbuk-gu in Seoul, South Korea. From June 30 of 2008, Former Mia-4 and 9 dongs are combined for this dong.
2.6 miSW
Neighbourhood
Mia-dong, Seoul
67 min walk • Mia-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Gangbuk-gu in Seoul, South Korea. From June 30 2008, nine administrative Mia-dongs were divided Mia-dong, Samgaksan-dong, Samyang-dong, Songcheon-dong and Songjung-dong. Remained Mia-dong is former Mia 3-dong.
2.1 miSW
Neighbourhood
Beon-dong, Seoul
54 min walk • Beon-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Gangbuk-gu in Seoul, South Korea.