Paju statistics

Location: 30 minutes from South Korean capital city of Seoul in the Gyeonggi Province

Area: 682.38km²

Population:  375,788  (July 2011)

Climate: Temperature - High 30.7°c, low 9.4°c, Avg 12.2°c  ; Annual Rainfall - 1,217mm

Major Industries: Agriculture, Manufacturing, Service Industries

Major Festival: Yugok Cultural Festival

Flower of Paju City: Cosmos - meaning growth, prosperity and symbolising innocence and pure love

Tree of Paju City: Gingko Tree - The gingko signifies everlasting prosperity.  The tree, with its grand stature,has stunning red and yellow leaves and bear high quality timber and fruits

Bird of Paju City: Dove - Symbolising peace, doves have gentle temperaments and harmonise with the lifestyle of the city