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Gwangju-si
City in Gyeonggi, South Korea
Overview
Gwangju-si is a lively city in Gyeonggi Province, blending lush countryside with suburban neighborhoods and a rapidly developing urban core. It is a gateway to natural attractions and offers a taste of authentic Korean local life within convenient reach of Seoul.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
South Korea
Province
Gyeonggi
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Seoul
Coordinates
37.40°, 127.30°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
48
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,455
Local Cost
$725
Local Income
$2,100
Cashless
93
English
55
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
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
SSN
Distance
17 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 74/100.
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