The city is located near DMZ,which shows the division of Korean penonsula
Limitation on the urban development due to the Military Installation Protection Law
Close proximity to the metropolitan area and Incheon International Airport
 
 
Population : 76,063 households, 224,658 people (as of December, 2001)
Area : 682.61§´(Total area of Seoul Meropolitan City +77§´)
Administrauive Area : 5 Eup, 9 Myeon, 2Dong , 36Tong, 256Ri
Organization and number of staffs : 4 bureaus, 1 office, 20Departments and 833 officials
 
 
Total Budget : 234.3 billion Won
General Account : 177.1 billion Won (75.7%)
Special Account : 57.2 billion Won (24.3%)
Financial Self-support rate : 52.5%
 
 
Number of Companies and Employees : 1,392 companies, 24,835 employees
Agriculture : 16,896ha (Farm : 4,890ha, Rice Field : 12,006ha), households : 10,499
 
 
Tourist Attractions : Imjingak, Unification observation Deck, The Third Tunnel, Gamaksan Resort
Special Indigenous Products : King Crab, Blowfish, Beans and Wold Grape Alcoholic Beverage
Cultural Events : Yulgok Gestival, Bean Festival and Paju Art Festival