Naju

Naju
나주
Korean transcription(s)
 • Hangul나주시
 • Hanja羅州市
 • Revised RomanizationNaju-si
 • McCune–ReischauerNaju-si
Flag of Naju
Official logo of Naju
Anthem: Good Job, Naju!
Location in South Korea
Location in South Korea
Coordinates: 35°02′N 126°43′E / 35.033°N 126.717°E / 35.033; 126.717
Country South Korea
RegionHonam
Administrative divisions1 eup, 12 myeon, 6 dong
Area
 • Total693.04 km2 (267.58 sq mi)
Population
 (2024-09)
 • Total116,891[1]
 • Density196.2/km2 (508/sq mi)
 • Dialect
Jeolla

Naju (Korean나주; Korean pronunciation: [na̞.dʑu]) is a city in South Jeolla Province, South Korea.

The capital of South Jeolla Province was located at Naju until it was moved to Gwangju in 1895. The name Jeolla Province actually originates from the first character of Jeonju (; ) and the first character of Naju (; ; nowadays spelled and pronounced 나/na according to the South Korean standard). Dongshin University is situated in Naju. Naju is famous for the Naju Pear which is a large round pear that forms its district logo.

  1. ^ "Population Stats - Population - Information - Introduction - Naju".

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