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Sangju

City in North Gyeongsang, South Korea

Overview

Sangju is a charming city in North Gyeongsang, known for its agricultural heritage, traditional markets, and scenic landscapes along the Nakdong River. It offers a relaxed atmosphere with a blend of history, local culture, and outdoor activities for visitors.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
South Korea
Province
North Gyeongsang
Population
102,892
Time Zone
Asia/Seoul
Coordinates
36.42°, 128.16°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
80
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,005
Local Cost
$555
Local Income
$1,600
Cashless
65
English
30
Temperature
10.9°C
Summer Avg
23.5°C
Winter Avg
-2.6°C
Record High
38.3°C
Record Low
-22.6°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1141 mm
Internet Speed
86 Mbps
Upload
83 Mbps
Latency
25 ms
City Vibrancy
27
Coworking
0
Cafes
5
Nightlife
0
Parks
22
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
YEC
Distance
29 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 2 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-21.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 70/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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