Tonggyo-dong
in Seoul, South Korea

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
37.557 and 126.928 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 37° 33' 25" and E 126° 55' 40"
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: 05:43 AM (Saturday)
Timezone: Asia/Seoul
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:33 am and 7:25 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-34.663 and -54.165 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
La Paloma
References
This place on Geonames.org

Delve into Tonggyo-dong

Tonggyo-dong in Seoul is a town located in South Korea a little west of Seoul, the country's capital town.

Time in Tonggyo-dong is now 05:43 AM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Asia / Seoul with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Tonggyo-dong, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in South Korea is Gimpo International Airport in a distance of 7 mi (or 12 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 3 mi (or 5 km), East. We saw 5 points of interest near this location. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Seoul, Jangheung, Bupyeong, Gwangtan and Incheon. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 24°C / 76 °F

Morning Temperature 15°C / 59 °F
Evening Temperature 22°C / 71 °F
Night Temperature 20°C / 68 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 17%
Air Pressure 1019 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 0% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Saturday, 4th of May 2024

26°C (79 °F)
21°C (69 °F)
Broken clouds, gentle breeze.

Sunday, 5th of May 2024

16°C (61 °F)
17°C (62 °F)
Heavy intensity rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 6th of May 2024

13°C (56 °F)
13°C (55 °F)
Heavy intensity rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

GLAD Hotel Yeouido

Address
2,1 mi
16, Uisadang-daero
07236 Seoul
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: 23:59 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Novotel Suites Ambassador Seoul Yongsan

Address
2,7 mi
Cheongpa Ro 20 Gil 95 Yongsan Gu
04372 용산구
South Korea

Time Information

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


RYSE Autograph Collection

Address
0,4 mi
130 Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu,
04038 Seoul
South Korea

Time Information

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


Novotel Ambassador Seoul Yongsan - Seoul Dragon City

Address
2,7 mi
Cheongpa Ro 20 Gil 95 Yongsan Gu
04372 용산구
South Korea

Time Information

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


Grand Hilton Seoul

Address
2,3 mi
353, Yeonhui-ro, Seodaemun-gu
120-710 Seoul
South Korea

Time Information

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


Conrad Seoul

Address
2,2 mi
10 Gukjegeumyung-ro /Yeouido/ Yeong
07326 Yeongdeungpo-gu
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


RAMADA HOTEL AND SUITES SEOUL

Address
2,4 mi
151 SOONHWA DONG
100130 Seoul
South Korea

Time Information

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


Kensington Hotel Yoido formerly Lexington Hotel

Address
1,9 mi
16, Gukhoe-daero 76-gil
07238 Seoul
South Korea

Time Information

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


Shilla Stay Seodaemun

Address
2,2 mi
76, Chungjeong-ro
03738 Seoul
South Korea

Time Information

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


Yeouido Park Centre Seoul - Marriott Executive Apartments

Address
2,5 mi
8 Yeoui-daero, Yeongdeungpo-Gu
07320 Seoul
South Korea

Time Information

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


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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.

Yonsei University

Yonsei University is a private research university, located in Wonju, Seoul,and Songdo, South Korea. Established in 1885, it is one of the oldest universities in South Korea, the top private comprehensive university in South Korea, and is widely regarded as one of the top three comprehensive universities in the country.

Located at 37.5664, 126.939 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Yonsei University, Christian universities and colleges, Universities and colleges in Seoul, SKY universities, Visitor attractions in Seoul, Seodaemun District, Educational institutions established in 1957, 1957 establishments in South Korea

Dongguk University

Dongguk University is a private, coeducational university in South Korea. It operates campuses in Seoul, Gyeongju City, North Gyeongsang province, and Los Angeles, United States. In addition, it operates two affiliated hospitals of Western medicine, and four of Oriental medicine, a generic term which includes Traditional Korean medicine studies.

Located at 37.5658, 126.939 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Dongguk University, Universities and colleges in Seoul, Universities and colleges in Gyeongju, Buddhist universities and colleges

Sogang University

Sogang University is one of the leading research and liberal arts universities in Seoul, South Korea. The university was established in 1960 by the Society of Jesus to provide education based on the Catholic beliefs and inspired by the Jesuit education philosophy, such as Georgetown University in the U.S. , Sophia University in Japan, and Ateneo de Manila University in the Philippines.

Located at 37.5511, 126.941 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Sogang University, Universities and colleges in Seoul, Roman Catholic universities and colleges in South Korea, Jesuit universities and colleges, Seodaemun District, Educational institutions established in 1960

Sinchon Station

Sinchon Station is a station on the Seoul Subway Line 2 in Mapo-gu, north of the Han River. It is located between Hongik University Station and Ewha Womans University Station. It is the closest station to Sogang University, Yonsei University and Hyundai Department Store Sinchon.

Located at 37.5553, 126.937 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in South Korea, Seoul subway stations, Railway stations opened in 1984

Hongik University Station

Hongik University Station is a station on the Seoul Subway Line 2 as well as the AREX and Gyeongui lines. As its name indicates, it serves the nearby Hongik University. It is formerly known as Donggyo Station, named after the neighborhood that it serves. As of December 2010, it has become a transfer station to A'REX and also was connected to the Gyeongui Line.

Located at 37.5567, 126.924 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in South Korea, Seoul subway stations, Railway stations opened in 1984

Hapjeong Station

Hapjeong Station is a subterranean station of Seoul Subway Line 2 and Seoul Subway Line 6. The station is located just north of the Han River in Mapo-gu. The station is the southern end of Hongdae area, which is the mecca of urban arts and indie music culture of Seoul. It is closest to the historical site of Jeoldu-san, a place where over 10,000 Koreans of the Roman Catholic faith were beheaded in 1866 under the orders of Daewon-gun.

Located at 37.5492, 126.914 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in South Korea, Seoul subway stations, Railway stations opened in 1984

Seoul Foreign School

Seoul Foreign School \tEstablished \t1912 \tSchool type \tPrivate School \tHead of School \tDr.

Located at 37.5692, 126.937 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Schools in South Korea, International Baccalaureate schools in South Korea, Educational institutions established in 1912, British international schools

Daeheung Station

Daeheung Station is a subway station on the Subway Line 6 in Seoul, South Korea.

Located at 37.5478, 126.942 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in South Korea, Seoul subway stations

Gwangheungchang Station

Gwangheungchang Station is a subway station on the Seoul Subway Line 6. It is located close to the northern end of Seogang Bridge, which links Sinchon and Yeouido. Bamseom, located under the bridge on the Han River, is visible from here.

Located at 37.5475, 126.932 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in South Korea, Seoul subway stations

Sangsu Station

Sangsu Station is a subway station on the Seoul Subway Line 6. Along with Hongik University Station on Line 2, it serves the area commonly called Hongdae, albeit geographically less convenient.

Located at 37.5478, 126.923 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in South Korea, Seoul subway stations

Gajwa Station

Gajwa Station is a station on the Gyeongui Line in Seoul, South Korea.

Located at 37.5687, 126.915 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in South Korea, Seoul subway stations

Sinchon Station (Gyeongui Line)

Sinchon Station is a station on the Gyeongui Line.

Located at 37.5597, 126.943 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in South Korea, Seoul subway stations

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Tonggyo-jŏng, 동교동, Tonggyo-dong