Pogwang-dong
in Seoul, South Korea

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
37.525 and 127.001 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 37° 31' 31" and E 127° 0' 4"
Currency and Currency Code:
Won - KRW
Spoken languages:
Korean, English
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 04:31 AM (Sunday)
Timezone: Asia/Seoul
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:39 am and 7:19 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-34.663 and -54.165 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
La Paloma
References
This place on Geonames.org

Touring Pogwang-dong

Pogwang-dong in Seoul is a town located in South Korea a little south-east of Seoul, the country's capital place.

Time in Pogwang-dong is now 04:31 AM (Sunday). The local timezone is named Asia / Seoul with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports nearby Pogwang-dong, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in South Korea is Gimpo International Airport in a distance of 12 mi (or 19 km), West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in South Korea is Jongmyo Shrine in a distance of 2 mi (or 3 km), North-West. We collected 4 points of interest near this location. Need some hints on where to stay? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Being here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Seoul, Jangheung, Suwon, Onam and Jinjeop. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 24°C / 75 °F

Morning Temperature 15°C / 58 °F
Evening Temperature 20°C / 69 °F
Night Temperature 19°C / 65 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 19%
Air Pressure 1011 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (4 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 0% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

26°C (79 °F)
22°C (72 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Monday, 29th of April 2024

23°C (73 °F)
18°C (64 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Tuesday, 30th of April 2024

18°C (64 °F)
18°C (65 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Imperial Palace Hotel Seoul

Address
2,0 mi
640, Eonju-ro
06098 Seoul
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Grand Ambassador Seoul associated Pullman

Address
2,4 mi
287 Dongho-ro Jung-gu
04618 SEOUL
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Novotel Ambassador Seoul Gangnam

Address
2,0 mi
130 Bongeunsa ro Gangnam gu
06124 SEOUL
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Grand Hyatt Seoul

Address
1,0 mi
322, Sowol-ro Yongsan-gu Sales & Marketing
140-738 Hannam -Dong,Yongsan -Gu
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Le Meridien Seoul

Address
2,0 mi
120 BONGEUNSA-RO CANGNAM-GU
06124 Gangnam-gu
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


JW Marriott Hotel Seoul

Address
1,5 mi
176, Sinbanpo-ro, Seocho-gu
06546 Seocho-gu
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Shilla Seoul

Address
2,1 mi
249 DONGHO-RO JUNG-GU
04605 Jangchung -Dong 2-Ga,Jung -Gu
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Banyan Tree Club & Spa

Address
1,8 mi
60, Jangchungdan-ro
04605 Seoul
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Hotel The Designers LYJ Gangnam Premier

Address
1,9 mi
113, Bongeunsa-ro
06120 Seoul
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Hotel ITW

Address
0,7 mi
11, Usadan-ro 14-gil
04405 Seoul
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 23:59
Weekend: 0:00 - 23:59


Videos from this area

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South Korea! Biking by the Han river - Gentleman PSY

Published: June 29, 2013
Length: 54:35 min
Rating: 5 of 5
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South Korea!! Just biking by the Han river - Seoul Gangnam.


Seoul - Floating Island

Published: October 28, 2011
Length: 57:29 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: ddflach

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Length: 29:16 min
Rating: 0 of 5
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Length: 22:07 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Gyo Beom Kim

Neighbro, Cruiser board,


City RFC: Survivors Pressure

Published: August 31, 2009
Length: 54:45 min
Rating: 0 of 5
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City RFC: Tim try

Published: August 31, 2009
Length: 42:03 min
Rating: 0 of 5
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HD-Boss Hoon Club~Winter 2011

Published: March 09, 2011
Length: 15:19 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: HDbossclub

Boss Hoon Club is dedicated to riding. This is not a club where the members get together, dress up for fun and ride only on Sundays! Riding is their way of life. Any time the weather permits,...


Banpo bridge fountain show at Han river Seoul

Published: August 18, 2013
Length: 01:10 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Jiyoung Yun

via YouTube Capture.


2014 이태원 지구촌 축제 퍼레이드 (Itaewon Global Village Festival Parade)

Published: October 13, 2014
Length: 06:24 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Chanhee You

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OASE Fountain Technology - Banpo Bridge - 1

Published: March 04, 2009
Length: 25:34 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: oasevideo

Mit 1,2 km Länge und beleuchteten Düsen auf beiden Seiten der Brücke ist die Banpo Bridge die größte "Fontänenbrücke" der Welt und bewegt 190 Tonnen Wasser pro Minute. This monumental...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Itaewon

Itaewon is a city district, in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea. It is served by Seoul Subway Line 6 via Itaewon, Noksapyeong and Hanganjin stations. About 22,000 people reside in the district and it is a popular area for residents of Seoul, tourists, and U.S. Military personnel in Korea.

Located at 37.54, 126.992 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Neighbourhoods of Seoul, Ethnic enclaves in South Korea, Red-light districts in South Korea, Shopping districts and streets in South Korea, American culture

Jamwon Station

Jamwon Station is a station on the Seoul Subway Line 3. It is located in Jamwon-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul.

Located at 37.5129, 127.011 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in South Korea, Seoul subway stations, Railway stations opened in 1985

Sinsa Station

Sinsa Station is a station on the Seoul Subway Line 3. It is located in Sinsa-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul.

Located at 37.5129, 127.011 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in South Korea, Seoul subway stations, Gangnam District, Railway stations opened in 1985

Itaewon Station

Itaewon Station is a station on Line 6 of the Seoul Subway. It takes its name from the neighborhood in which it is located in, also called Itaewon. There are many shops and restaurants for foreigners located close to Itaewon Station.

Located at 37.5344, 126.994 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in South Korea, Seoul subway stations, Railway stations opened in 2001

Hangangjin Station

Hangangjin Station is a subway station on the Seoul Subway Line 6.

Located at 37.5394, 127.002 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in South Korea, Seoul subway stations, Yongsan District, Railway stations opened in 2001

Seobinggo Station

Seobinggo Station is a station on the Jungang Line. It is located near the northern end of Banpo Bridge. The southeastern part of the Yongsan Garrison, a military base in Seoul, is served by this station. The Embassy of Turkey is close from Exit 1.

Located at 37.5196, 126.989 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Seoul subway stations, Railway stations in South Korea, Yongsan District

Hannam Station

Hannam Station is a station on the Jungang Line. It is located on the northwestern end of the Hannam Bridge, overlooking the Han River. It was also called Dankook University Station until last year, when the university moved the majority of its campus to the suburban city of Yongin. The neighborhood of Hannam-dong is home to various nations' embassies in Korea, and many can be accessed from this station, with the closest being the embassy of Slovakia.

Located at 37.5291, 127.008 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Seoul subway stations, Railway stations in South Korea, Yongsan District, Railway stations opened in 1980

Noksapyeong Station

Noksapyeong Station is a subway station on the Seoul Subway Line 6. It is located on the eastern end of the Yongsan Garrison, and the western end of Itaewon. It is the main station servicing the Haebangchon and Hoenamu-gil communities, which are known for having significant foreign populations. This station has low ridership due to its location, but is noted for its impressive interior design.

Located at 37.5347, 126.987 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in South Korea, Seoul subway stations, Railway stations opened in 2000

Hannam Bridge

The Hannam Bridge is a girder bridge over the Han River, South Korea. It connects Sinsa-dong, Gangnam-gu and Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu. The bridge is heavily congested with traffic, with both gu being busy business districts. It was called the Hangang Bridge No. 3 until 1985, when its name was changed to the current name. A trot song "Jesamhanggyo" was popularized by Hye Eun-Yi in 1979. It is a part of Asian Highway Network AH1 AH1.

Located at 37.5273, 127.013 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Bridges in Seoul, Bridges completed in 1969

Banpo Bridge

The Banpo Bridge is a major bridge in downtown Seoul over the Han River, South Korea, connecting the Seocho and Yongsan districts. The Banpo Bridge is on top of Jamsu Bridge, forming a "double deck" bridge. During periods of high rainfall, the Jamsu Bridge is designed to submerge as the water level of the river rises, as the lower deck lies close to the waterline.

Located at 37.5155, 126.996 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Bridges in Seoul, Buildings and structures in Seoul, Bridges completed in 1982

Jamsu Bridge

The Jamsu Bridge crosses the Han River in South Korea and connects the districts of Yongsan-gu and Seocho-gu. The bridge was completed in 1976, and lies just meters above the waterline, allowing the bridge to submerge during periods of high rainfall. In 1982, Banpo Bridge was built on top of the Jamsu Bridge. This bridge is very cool and is a tourist attraction.

Located at 37.5146, 126.996 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Bridges in Seoul, Bridges completed in 1976

German School Seoul International

The German School Seoul International (DSSI) was founded in 1976. It serves German expatriate families, other foreigners and Koreans living in South Korea capital and its surroundings. The school is approved by the Federal Republic of Germany as a private foreign school.

Located at 37.5372, 127.012 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
International schools in South Korea, German foreign schools, Schools in Seoul, Education in Seoul, Educational institutions established in 1976

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
보광동, Pogwang-dong