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Gwangju
City in Gyeonggi, South Korea
Overview
Gwangju, located in Gyeonggi Province, is a thriving city blending urban convenience with peaceful natural surroundings. Known for its historical significance and modern amenities, it's a gateway to both Korean culture and countryside landscapes.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
South Korea
Province
Gyeonggi
Population
397,269
Time Zone
Asia/Seoul
Coordinates
37.41°, 127.26°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
50
Traffic Safety
68
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$1,320
Local Cost
$835
Local Income
$2,150
Cashless
89
English
38
Temperature
10.1°C
Summer Avg
22.9°C
Winter Avg
-3.8°C
Record High
36.8°C
Record Low
-28.2°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1276 mm
Internet Speed
135 Mbps
Upload
131 Mbps
Latency
23 ms
City Vibrancy
31
Coworking
0
Cafes
7
Nightlife
0
Parks
24
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SSN
Distance
14 km
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Neighborhoods
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 13 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.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 4 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.
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 74/100.
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