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Waegwan
City in North Gyeongsang, South Korea
Overview
Waegwan is a small riverside city in North Gyeongsang, South Korea, best known for its proximity to historic sites and the US military base Camp Carroll. Visitors experience a blend of local culture, scenic river views, and easily accessible transport links to nearby Daegu.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
South Korea
Province
North Gyeongsang
Population
29,691
Time Zone
Asia/Seoul
Coordinates
35.99°, 128.40°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,095
Local Cost
$620
Local Income
$1,850
Cashless
70
English
35
Temperature
10.8°C
Summer Avg
23.2°C
Winter Avg
-2.3°C
Record High
37.9°C
Record Low
-21.0°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
1216 mm
Internet Speed
340 Mbps
Upload
166 Mbps
Latency
53 ms
City Vibrancy
36
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
36
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
TAE
Distance
26 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
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.
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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