Naju

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Naju
Hangul: 나주시 (N: 라주시)
Hanja: 羅州市
Revised Romanization: Naju-si (N: Raju-si)
McCune-Reischauer: Naju-si (N: Raju-si)
Statistics
Area: 603.69 km²
Population: 108,962(2001)
Pop. density: 180 people/km²
Administrative divisions: 1 eup, 12 myeon, 6 dong
Image:Map Naju-si.png

Naju (Naju-si) is a city in South Jeolla Province, South Korea.

The capital of South Jeolla was located at Naju until it was moved to Gwangju during early 20th Century. Dongshin University is situated in Naju. Naju is famous for the Naju Pear which is a large round pear that forms its district logo.

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Administrative divisions of South Jeolla province, South Korea
Capital: Muan
Cities: Gwangyang | Mokpo | Naju | Suncheon | Yeosu
Counties: Boseong | Damyang | Gangjin | Goheung | Gokseong | Gurye | Haenam | Hampyeong | Hwasun | Jangheung | Jangseong | Jindo | Sinan | Wando | Yeongam | Yeonggwang

Coordinates: 35°02′N 126°43′E