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Gijang
City in Busan, South Korea
Overview
Gijang is a coastal county at the northeastern edge of Busan, cherished for its beautiful beaches, fresh seafood, and tranquil countryside landscapes. It's a popular escape for locals seeking calm, nature, and authentic Korean culture, all within reach of Busan's urban amenities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
South Korea
Metropolitan City
Busan
Population
103,784
Time Zone
Asia/Seoul
Coordinates
35.24°, 129.21°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
86
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
62
Traffic Safety
77
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,565
Local Cost
$738
Local Income
$1,850
Cashless
92
English
48
Temperature
16.2°C
Summer Avg
23.6°C
Winter Avg
8.0°C
Record High
30.9°C
Record Low
-5.7°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
1520 mm
Internet Speed
140 Mbps
Upload
87 Mbps
Latency
47 ms
City Vibrancy
24
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
0
Parks
20
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
PUS
Distance
26 km
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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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 27 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
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.
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