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Wabu

City in Gyeonggi, South Korea

Overview

Wabu is a growing satellite town in Gyeonggi Province, blending modern developments with traditional Korean rural charm. Its location along the Bukhan River provides scenic walking paths, while local neighborhoods offer authentic markets and eateries. While not a major tourism destination, Wabu is ideal for those looking for a relaxed slice of Korean life within reach of Seoul.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
South Korea
Province
Gyeonggi
Population
Time Zone
Asia/Seoul
Coordinates
37.59°, 127.22°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
80
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,193
Local Cost
$670
Local Income
$2,100
Cashless
75
English
35
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
212 Mbps
Upload
186 Mbps
Latency
27 ms
City Vibrancy
14
Coworking
0
Cafes
8
Nightlife
0
Parks
6
Transport
17
Walk Score
17
Footways
34.0
Airport
SSN
Distance
19 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 3 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
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 60/100.

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