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Pohang
City in North Gyeongsang, South Korea
Overview
Pohang is a dynamic coastal city in North Gyeongsang, famed for its busy port, industrial prowess, and picturesque beaches like Yeongildae. The city balances a strong local culture with modern attractions, offering diverse dining and scenic seaside leisure.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
South Korea
Province
North Gyeongsang
Population
503,780
Time Zone
Asia/Seoul
Coordinates
36.03°, 129.36°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
78
LGBTQ+ Safety
47
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
93
Monthly Cost
$1,443
Local Cost
$660
Local Income
$1,700
Cashless
85
English
35
Temperature
13.5°C
Summer Avg
23.5°C
Winter Avg
2.5°C
Record High
35.9°C
Record Low
-14.1°C
Humidity
75%
Precipitation
1186 mm
Internet Speed
279 Mbps
Upload
231 Mbps
Latency
34 ms
City Vibrancy
29
Coworking
0
Cafes
6
Nightlife
0
Parks
23
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
KPO
Distance
7 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 1 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 - 1 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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