Unlock more jurisdiction sub-pages

Subscribe for full sub-page depth, saves, alerts, and exports.

See plans

Gangseo-gu

City in Busan, South Korea

Overview

Gangseo-gu is Busan's westernmost district, blending tranquil river and coastal scenery with modern development. Home to eco-parks, busy shopping centers, and historic sites, it offers a relaxed pace compared to central Busan. The area is favored by families and professionals seeking green spaces and newer housing complexes.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
South Korea
Metropolitan City
Busan
Population
Time Zone
Asia/Seoul
Coordinates
35.16°, 128.93°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
86
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
77
Food Safety
96
Monthly Cost
$1,503
Local Cost
$793
Local Income
$1,850
Cashless
94
English
34
Temperature
14.0°C
Summer Avg
23.6°C
Winter Avg
3.6°C
Record High
34.5°C
Record Low
-11.2°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
1488 mm
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
PUS
Distance
2 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-10.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 72/100.

Subscribe to unlock more jurisdiction sub-pages this month.

You can keep discovering Oyster publicly, but full multi-jurisdiction depth, tracking, alerts, and exports are part of paid access.