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Located in the southernmost tip of Korea, Seogwipo city holds natural resources and a well preserved environment including Mt. Halla, crystal-clear sea water, unique traditions, cultural assets, scenic beauty and abundant marine resources. It borders with Jeju city to the North and South China Sea to the South. Seogwipo has a land area equal to 870.4 square kilometers, comprising 47.1% of total area of Jeju self-governing province(1,848.2§´). Seogwipo also has 179.34km of coastline that is adjacent to South China Sea, where it has 2 inhabited island and 10 uninhabited islands. As of December, 2006, it has the population of 155,877 with 50,877 households and is divided into 3 towns, 2 subconties, and 12 dongs. |
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| Seogwipo is a representative tour city with middle climate, which is a gift of nature. The average annual temperature is around 16.2¡ÆC, while the average temperature during the month of January is around 5.8¡ÆC and that during the month of August is around 26.2¡ÆC. The difference over the year is 20.4¡ÆC. The Seogwipo region has 1,390.6mm of rainfall on average each year with half of this falling in between the months of July to September. |
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In addition, Seogwipo, a rural and urban mixed city with tradition and culture, is a world-class tourist resort with scenic beauty of nature and rich tourism resources, featuring the magnificent Mt. Hallasan and Seogwipo coastline with beautiful cliffs and rock formations. Especially, the Jungmun Tourist Complex is a comprehensive tourist resort and provides top-quality accommodations and tourist facilities.
Since early times, Seogwipo has produced the best quality agricultural and marine specialties from this gifted land and sea with abundant sunlight, adequate rain and fertile soil. Especially, Tangerine and Abalone, grown in the pristine area, takes pride in the feature of the fresh favor and taste.
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In addition, Seogwipo, a rural and urban mixed city with tradition and culture, is a world-class tourist resort with scenic beauty of nature and rich tourism resources, featuring the magnificent Mt. Hallasan and Seogwipo coastline with beautiful cliffs and rock formations. Especially, the Jungmun Tourist Complex is a comprehensive tourist resort and provides top-quality accommodations and tourist facilities.
Since early times, Seogwipo has produced the best quality agricultural and marine specialties from this gifted land and sea with abundant sunlight, adequate rain and fertile soil. Especially, Tangerine and Abalone, grown in the pristine area, takes pride in the feature of the fresh favor and taste.
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Area
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870.4km©÷(47.1% of the whole province (1,848.2km2))
Farm Land: 265.65§´ (30.52%)
Forests and Fields: 443.24§´ (50.93%)
Ground: 21.00§´ (2.41%)
etc.: 140.51§´ (16.14%)
¡Ø Urban Planning Area: 184.27§´, Coastline: 179.34§°, 12 Islands (Inhabited: 2, Uninhabited: 10)
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Rainfall (mm)
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1,390.6
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Mean Temperature (¡ÆC)
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16.2
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Population
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155,877 (as of December, 2005)
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Number of households
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50,877 (as of December, 2005)
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Administrative divisions
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3 towns, 2 subcounties, 12 Dongs
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Municipal flower
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Chamkkot
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Municipal tree
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Camphor Tree
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Municipal bird
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Colored Woodpecker
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Number of Teachers
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7,750
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Road pavement rate
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79%
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Government Workers
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1,043
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Number of Teachers
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1,561
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Education facilities
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73 schools(25,428 students) including elementary, middle, and high school, and universities
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Companies & Employees
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11,814companies / 43,604workers (2005 yr)
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Annual Budget
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KRW 673,434 Million (2005 yr)
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Attractions
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Mt.Halla, Donnaeko Resort, Jeongbang Waterfall
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Specialties
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Tangerine, Mackerel, Squid
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