Jangan-gu
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Jangan-gu, established on July 1, 1988, is the northern district of the city of Suwon
in Gyeonggi-do
, South Korea
.
. It is bordered by Uiwang
to the north-west, Yongin
to the north and east, Yeongtong-gu
to the south-east, Paldal-gu
to the south and Gwonseon-gu
to the south west.
Jangan-gu's northern border, with Yongin
, is the mountain of Gwanggyosan
. At 582 metres above sea level
, this is Suwon's
highest point.
Most of the streams passing through Suwon originate in Jangan-gu, on Gwanggyosan
or other nearby peaks. Since Suwon
is bounded to the east by other hills, the streams, chiefly the Suwoncheon
, flow southwards through the city, eventually emptying into the Yellow Sea
at Asan Bay. The entirety of Suwon
is drained in this manner.
There are 25 municipal and 19 private kindergartens, 20 municipal primary schools, 13 municipal middle schools, 9 municipal and 3 private high schools, 1 college, namely Dongnam Health College
and one university, namely Sungkyunkwan University's
natural science campus, in Jangan-gu.
, a multi-purpose sports complex which hosted the handball
events of the 1988 Summer Olympics
.
The area also contains Manseok Park
, a recreational area surrounding a small reservoir.
Suwon
Suwon is the provincial capital of Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. A major city of over a million inhabitants, Suwon lies approximately south of Seoul. It is traditionally known as "The City of Filial Piety"....
in Gyeonggi-do
Gyeonggi-do
Gyeonggi-do is the most populous province in South Korea. The provincial capital is located at Suwon. Seoul—South Korea's largest city and national capital—is located in the heart of the province, but has been separately administered as a provincial-level special city since 1946...
, South Korea
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
.
Geography
Jangan-gu lies in the north of SuwonSuwon
Suwon is the provincial capital of Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. A major city of over a million inhabitants, Suwon lies approximately south of Seoul. It is traditionally known as "The City of Filial Piety"....
. It is bordered by Uiwang
Uiwang
Uiwang is a city in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. It is one of many satellite cities that ring Seoul, making up the Seoul National Capital Area. Its largest immediate urban neighbor is Anyang...
to the north-west, Yongin
Yongin
Yongin is a major city in the Seoul National Capital Area, located in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. With a population of nearly 1 million, the city has developed abrutly since the 21st century, recording the highest population growth of any city in the country. Yongin is home to Everland and...
to the north and east, Yeongtong-gu
Yeongtong-gu
Yeongtong-gu, established in 2003, is the eastern district of the city of Suwon in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. It is Suwon's newest "gu".-Administrative divisions:Yeongtong Gu is divided into the following "dong"s....
to the south-east, Paldal-gu
Paldal-gu
Paldal-gu is the central district of the city of Suwon in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea.-Administrative divisions:Paldal-gu is divided into the following "dong"s.*Godeung-dong *Hwaseo-dong , divided in turn into Hwaseo 1 and 2 dong...
to the south and Gwonseon-gu
Gwonseon-gu
Gwonseon-gu is the south-western district of the city of Suwon in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea.-Administrative divisions:Gwonseon-gu is divided into the following "dong"s.*Geumho-dong...
to the south west.
Jangan-gu's northern border, with Yongin
Yongin
Yongin is a major city in the Seoul National Capital Area, located in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. With a population of nearly 1 million, the city has developed abrutly since the 21st century, recording the highest population growth of any city in the country. Yongin is home to Everland and...
, is the mountain of Gwanggyosan
Gwanggyosan
Gwanggyosan is a small mountain in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. It lies on the border of Suwon and Yongin, though the wider range extends north and so also borders Uiwang, Gwacheon, Seoul and Seongnam....
. At 582 metres above sea level
Sea level
Mean sea level is a measure of the average height of the ocean's surface ; used as a standard in reckoning land elevation...
, this is Suwon's
Suwon
Suwon is the provincial capital of Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. A major city of over a million inhabitants, Suwon lies approximately south of Seoul. It is traditionally known as "The City of Filial Piety"....
highest point.
Most of the streams passing through Suwon originate in Jangan-gu, on Gwanggyosan
Gwanggyosan
Gwanggyosan is a small mountain in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. It lies on the border of Suwon and Yongin, though the wider range extends north and so also borders Uiwang, Gwacheon, Seoul and Seongnam....
or other nearby peaks. Since Suwon
Suwon
Suwon is the provincial capital of Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. A major city of over a million inhabitants, Suwon lies approximately south of Seoul. It is traditionally known as "The City of Filial Piety"....
is bounded to the east by other hills, the streams, chiefly the Suwoncheon
Suwoncheon
The Suwoncheon in South Korea is a tributary of the Hwanggujicheon, which in turn empties into the Yellow Sea at Asan Bay. Its source is on the slopes of Gwanggyosan on the border between Yongin and Suwon, from where it forms the Gwanggyo Reservoir. It then runs south and through Hwaseong's...
, flow southwards through the city, eventually emptying into the Yellow Sea
Yellow Sea
The Yellow Sea is the name given to the northern part of the East China Sea, which is a marginal sea of the Pacific Ocean. It is located between mainland China and the Korean Peninsula. Its name comes from the sand particles from Gobi Desert sand storms that turn the surface of the water golden...
at Asan Bay. The entirety of Suwon
Suwon
Suwon is the provincial capital of Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. A major city of over a million inhabitants, Suwon lies approximately south of Seoul. It is traditionally known as "The City of Filial Piety"....
is drained in this manner.
Administrative divisions
The administrative "dong" (wards) of Jangan-gu are as follow. These differ substantially from the postal "dong".- Jeongja-dong (HangulHangulHangul,Pronounced or ; Korean: 한글 Hangeul/Han'gŭl or 조선글 Chosŏn'gŭl/Joseongeul the Korean alphabet, is the native alphabet of the Korean language. It is a separate script from Hanja, the logographic Chinese characters which are also sometimes used to write Korean...
: 정자동) (divided into Jeongja 1 to 3 Dong) - Jowon-dong (HangulHangulHangul,Pronounced or ; Korean: 한글 Hangeul/Han'gŭl or 조선글 Chosŏn'gŭl/Joseongeul the Korean alphabet, is the native alphabet of the Korean language. It is a separate script from Hanja, the logographic Chinese characters which are also sometimes used to write Korean...
: 조원동) (divided into Jowon 1 and 2 Dong) - Pajang-dong (HangulHangulHangul,Pronounced or ; Korean: 한글 Hangeul/Han'gŭl or 조선글 Chosŏn'gŭl/Joseongeul the Korean alphabet, is the native alphabet of the Korean language. It is a separate script from Hanja, the logographic Chinese characters which are also sometimes used to write Korean...
: 파장동) (divided into Pajang-dong and Imok-dong) - Songjuk-dong (HangulHangulHangul,Pronounced or ; Korean: 한글 Hangeul/Han'gŭl or 조선글 Chosŏn'gŭl/Joseongeul the Korean alphabet, is the native alphabet of the Korean language. It is a separate script from Hanja, the logographic Chinese characters which are also sometimes used to write Korean...
: 송죽동) - Yeonghwa-dong (HangulHangulHangul,Pronounced or ; Korean: 한글 Hangeul/Han'gŭl or 조선글 Chosŏn'gŭl/Joseongeul the Korean alphabet, is the native alphabet of the Korean language. It is a separate script from Hanja, the logographic Chinese characters which are also sometimes used to write Korean...
: 영화동) - Yeonmu-dong (HangulHangulHangul,Pronounced or ; Korean: 한글 Hangeul/Han'gŭl or 조선글 Chosŏn'gŭl/Joseongeul the Korean alphabet, is the native alphabet of the Korean language. It is a separate script from Hanja, the logographic Chinese characters which are also sometimes used to write Korean...
: 연무동) (divided into Yeonmu-dong, Sanggwanggyo-dong and Hagwanggyo-dong) - Yulcheon-dong (HangulHangulHangul,Pronounced or ; Korean: 한글 Hangeul/Han'gŭl or 조선글 Chosŏn'gŭl/Joseongeul the Korean alphabet, is the native alphabet of the Korean language. It is a separate script from Hanja, the logographic Chinese characters which are also sometimes used to write Korean...
: 율천동) (divided into Yuljeon-dong and Cheoncheon-dong)
Education
Dongnam Health College
Dongnam Health University is a South Korean technical college specializing in the health sciences. Its campus is on the north bank of the Seohocheon in Suwon, Gyeonggi province...
and one university, namely Sungkyunkwan University's
Sungkyunkwan University
Sungkyunkwan University is a private university in Seoul and Suwon, South Korea. The university has two campuses: the Humanities and Social Sciences campus in Myeongnyun Dong, Jongno-gu in central Seoul, and the Natural Sciences Campus in Cheoncheon Dong, Jangan Gu, Suwon...
natural science campus, in Jangan-gu.
Recreation
Jangan-gu is home to Suwon Civil StadiumSuwon Civil Stadium
Suwon Civic Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Suwon, South Korea. It is currently used mostly for football matches, though it also has a baseball stadium, gymnasium, and temporary outdoor facilities which change on a seasonal basis...
, a multi-purpose sports complex which hosted the handball
Team handball
Handball is a team sport in which two teams of seven players each pass a ball to throw it into the goal of the other team...
events of the 1988 Summer Olympics
1988 Summer Olympics
The 1988 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIV Olympiad, were an all international multi-sport events celebrated from September 17 to October 2, 1988 in Seoul, South Korea. They were the second summer Olympic Games to be held in Asia and the first since the 1964 Summer Olympics...
.
The area also contains Manseok Park
Manseok Park
Manseok Park is a large public park in the Jeongja-dong area of Jangan-gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea.-Facilities:The centrepiece of the park is a man-made reservoir around which there is a 1200 m track used for walking, running, rollerblading and cycling...
, a recreational area surrounding a small reservoir.