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Naju

Jeollanam-do, South Korea · Asia

About Naju

Naju sits on the route: 25 minutes from Seji, 41km from Damyang Juknokwon Bamboo Forest.

Naju is a town located in Jeollanam-do, South Korea. With a population of 42,459, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Naju sits in South Korea, where you drive on the right. It's in the Asia/Seoul time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Naju to your route.

About Naju

Naju (Korean: 나주; 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 (전; 全) and the first character of Naju (라;

Read more 羅; 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.

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Where is Naju located?

Naju is located in Jeollanam-do, South Korea, Asia. The coordinates are 35.0292 latitude, 126.7175 longitude.

What is the population of Naju?

Naju has a population of approximately 42,459 people, making it a town in South Korea.

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Quick Information

Population
42,459
Continent
Asia
Country
South Korea
Region
Jeollanam-do
Timezone
Asia/Seoul
Coordinates
35.0292, 126.7175

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in South Korea

Police
112
Ambulance
119
Fire
119
Driving side
right

Tourist helpline (English): 1330.

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Worth the detour from Naju

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Damyang Juknokwon Bamboo Forest

A serene bamboo forest garden in southern Korea with winding paths through dense groves of towering bamboo.

41 km · about 45 min drive

racetrack

Korea International Circuit

A Hermann Tilke-designed circuit in Yeongam that hosted Formula 1 from 2010 to 2013, blending street and permanent sections.

43 km · about 50 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Boseong Green Tea Fields

Korea's largest and most beautiful green tea plantation with rolling hills of meticulously trimmed tea bushes creating a vivid emerald landscape.

47 km · about 55 min drive

landmark

Seonamsa

A quiet Buddhist temple on the flank of Jogyesan, approached over Seungseongyo, a 17th-century granite arch bridge that forms a perfect circle with its reflection in the stream.

56 km · about 65 min drive

landmark

Naganeupseong Folk Village

A walled Joseon-era town still inhabited, with thatched-roof houses inside 1.4 km of stone rampart that can be walked in full. Unlike most folk villages, residents farm the surrounding fields.

58 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Naju

  • 47 kmBoseong Green Tea FieldsKorea's largest and most beautiful green tea plantation with rolling hills of meticulously trimmed tea bushes creating a vivid emerald landscape.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Naju.

Seji

🇰🇷 South Korea

12 km away

Nasan

🇰🇷 South Korea

14 km away

Masan

🇰🇷 South Korea

15 km awayPop. 434,371

Bannam

🇰🇷 South Korea

15 km away

Geumjeong

🇰🇷 South Korea

19 km away

Haebo

🇰🇷 South Korea

20 km away

Sijong

🇰🇷 South Korea

20 km away

Dopo

🇰🇷 South Korea

21 km away

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