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Masan
City in Gwangju, South Korea
Overview
Masan is a dynamic city by the southern coast of South Korea, now part of the greater Changwon area, known for its busy seafood markets and beautiful harbor views. It offers a unique blend of traditional Korean life, maritime culture, and relaxed urban living.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
South Korea
Metropolitan City
Gwangju
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Seoul
Coordinates
35.13°, 126.83°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,244
Local Cost
$601
Local Income
$1,700
Cashless
85
English
35
Temperature
12.3°C
Summer Avg
23.5°C
Winter Avg
0.7°C
Record High
36.4°C
Record Low
-14.9°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1381 mm
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
5
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
KWJ
Distance
2 km
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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 70/100.
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