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