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Namju
남주
Metropolitan City
Namju
Montage of Namju
Montage of Namju
Location of Namju in Anikatia
Location of Namju in Anikatia
Country Anikatia
ProvinceSouth Kwontyani
Districts8
Government
 • TypeMayor–Council
 • MayorBaek Seong-hyeon (UNDP)
 • CouncilNamju Metropolitan Council
Population
 (2010)
 • Total2,248,825
 • Rank
  1. 4
 • Dialect
Namju
DemonymNamjun
Time zoneAnikatia Standard Time
Postal code
14-400
Area code(+38) 012
Websitenamju.gov.ank

Namju (Anikatian: 남주, Namju; officially Namju Metropolitan City), is the one of the most populous city in Anikatia, with a total metropolitan area of over 2 million inhabitants. The city is a major economic, a historical cultural centre in Anikatia and in Eastern Pardes. Namju is in the province of South Kwontyani and is considered a port city. The Namju metropolitan area is divided into 8 major administrative districts. The city is a major center for business, transportation, and tourism in Anikatia.

History

Traditional home to the Ak'ijianun kingdom.

Climate

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Located on the north eastern region of the Anikatia, Namju has a cooler version of a humid subtropical climate (Köppen climate classification Cwa). Extremely high or low temperatures are rare. May to July, late Springs and early Summers, are usually cooler than inland regions because of the ocean effect. Late Summer and early Autumn, August and September, are generally hot and humid and the city may experience typhoons at that time and be generally rainy.

Administrative divisions

Namju is divided into 8 gu (districts).

Economy

Namju is the one of the busiest seaport in the world, with transportation and shipping among the most high profile aspects of the local economy.

Namju is the home of the major automtive manufacturing plants of Dokko, Hyoun, Bahk Corporation (DHB), and headquarters to Namju Technology Finance Corporation, Namju Housing Guarantee Company, Namju Power Company.

Shopping and commerce

Commercial areas are dispersed throughout the city near busy intersections and adjacent to university campuses, but the two largest central business districts in Namju are Seomyeon and Nampo-dong. There are also four substantial shopping areas of note: Seomyeon, Gwangbok-dong, Namju Dae Hakap in Jangjeon-dong. A wide variety of restaurants and food options exist in the city with many local and foreign type including global fast food options like HBurgers to gourmet Anikatian restaurants.

Major department stores

Store Places of Branch in Namju
Sunwoo Department Store Namju
Huadai Department Store Namju

Premium outlets

Store Location
Huadai Premium Outlets Namju
Huadai Premium Outlets Namju

Major large discount stores

Store
Homemart Plus
Huadai Mart
Plus Club

Educational facilities

Universities

  • Namju University
  • Inje University – Namju Campus

Other institutes of higher education

  • Namju Arts College
  • Namju College of Information Technology

Foreign schools

  • Namju International Foreign School
  • Namju Foreign School

Culture and attractions

Namju not only features a variety of antique and souvenir shops, but also unique restaurants, attractions and accommodations.

Temples, religious and historical sites

Nearby is Mul Sawon Water Temple, the city's main Yeosindo temple.

  • Mul Sawon Water Temple
  • Namju Fortress
  • Namju Temple

Museums

  • Namju Museum
  • Namju Modern History Museum
  • Namju Museum
  • Namju Museum of Modern Art
  • Namju National University Museum

Communications

Station or Newspaper Types
Namju ACTV1 TV, Radio
Namju ACTV2 TV, Radio
Namju ACTV3 TV, Radio
Namju ANBS Radio
Namju RTA TV, Radio
The Antiytia Times Daily Newspaper
Anikatia Daily News Daily Newspaper

Sports

Football

The city is home to a A-League football team, at Namju Football Stadium. The team is Namju Huadai F.C. better known as the The Jets, they are a strong team in the in the A-leagues.

Cricket

Namju also has a Anikatian Cricket team

Baseball

Namju also has a Anikatian Baseball League team.

Festivals and events

Namju celebrates festivals all year round.

Medical facilities

Namju has many hospitals and clinics. Many cosmetic surgery, dermatological, ophthalmic, dental clinics.

Transportation

Bus

Major express bus lines link Namju with other cities in Anikatia at three primary bus terminals. 94 routes of urban buses service every part of Namju Metropolitan City.

Sea

Ferries leaving from the International Ferry Terminal on Namju City Port Pier 4 connect to the mainland.

National railway

Namju lies on a number of rail lines, of which the most important is the Gyeongbu Line which connects it to other major cities and towns on the Kwontyani Islands.

Subway

The Namju Subway network contains five lines: 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. All five lines are operated by the Namju Transportation Corporation.

Air

Namju is served by Namju International Airport which is connected by Namju rail transit.

International relations

Twin cities

Namju shares the title of twin city with several other cities or provinces around the world. (listed in order of dates).

See also

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