‘ Dongdaemun ‘ has been called the ‘ first neighborhood outside the four great gates ‘ since ancient times, and is the central city in northeastern Seoul, connecting Seoul and surrounding cities centered around the sub-center of Cheongnyangni . Excluding Baebongsan Mountain in Jeonong-dong and the mountainous area north of Hoegi-dong, most of the area is lowland below 100m above sea level, and is surrounded by Jungnangcheon Stream to the east , Jeongneungcheon Stream to the west , and Cheonggyecheon Stream to the south . It is a typical residential area with transportation , commercial , and educational infrastructure .

● Regional characteristics

Dongdaemun is located in the northeast of Seoul . Clockwise, it is adjacent to Jungnang at 1 o’clock , Gwangjin at 5 o’clock , Seongdong at 7 o’clock , Jongno at 9 o’clock , and Seongbuk at 11 o’clock .

A smart future city that drives sustainable development in Seoul

Transportation and commercial hub city including Cheongnyangni Station , Gyeongdong Market , and Seoul Herbal Medicine Market

A nature-friendly city surrounded by Cheonjangsan Mountain , Jungnangcheon Stream , Jeongneungcheon Stream , and Seongbukcheon Stream.

A cultural city steeped in history, including Seonnongdan , Yeonghwiwon , and Baebongsan Government Office Historic Site

An educational city where Seoul Metropolitan University , Kyunghee University , and Hankuk University of Foreign Studies are located.

● Population

Population ( as of January 1, 2024 )

172,801 households 341,149 people ( 167,346 men , 173,803 women )​​

● Area

14.22㎢ ( 2.35% of city area )

Residential area 13.04 ㎢ (91.5%)

Semi – residential area 0.58㎢ (4%)

Commercial area 0.83㎢ ( 5.8 %)

Green area 0.38㎢ ( 2.7 %)

● Housing

107,992 cases

● Infrastructure

Road 327 km

Water and sewerage 957 km

75 parks​

191,298 city gas locations

● Main facilities

55 public facilities ( 15 administrative agencies , 25 police and fire stations , 15 post offices , 1 tax office )

81 educational facilities ( 1 education support office , 4 universities , 49 elementary , middle , and high schools, 27 kindergartens )

538 welfare facilities ( 3 general, 304 elderly, 8 women, 180 childcare, 33 children and youth , 1 multicultural , 9 disabled )

887 medical facilities ( 4 general hospitals , 28 hospitals , 266 clinics , 161 dental clinics , 153 oriental medicine clinics , 285 pharmacies )

279 local economic sites ( 20 markets , 1 department store , 2 large marts , 172 factories , 84 gas stations, etc. )

81 cultural facilities ( 4 museums , 1 Dapsimni Film Media Center , 2 exhibition halls , 9 public libraries , 16 small libraries , 4 specialized college libraries , 4 sports facilities , 1 movie theater , 35 cultural assets )

● Financial status

Budget size : 797.731 billion won​

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